extrinsic, extraneous, foreign, alien mean external to a thing, its essential nature, or its original character. extrinsic applies to what is distinctly outside the thing in question or is not contained in or …

EXTRINSIC definition: not essential or inherent; not a basic part or quality; extraneous. See examples of extrinsic used in a sentence.

EXTRINSIC definition: 1. coming from outside, or not related to something: 2. coming from outside the body: 3…. Learn more.

Definition of extrinsic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

not essential or inherent; not a basic part or quality; extraneous facts that are extrinsic to the matter under discussion

Define extrinsic. extrinsic synonyms, extrinsic pronunciation, extrinsic translation, English dictionary definition of extrinsic. adj. 1. Not forming an essential or inherent part of a thing; extraneous.

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