extrinsic

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht zum Wesen oder zur eigentlichen Natur einer Person oder Sache gehört, sondern von außen kommt oder hinzugefügt wird.

Describes something that is not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.

1. External or outsideC1formal

   Not belonging to the essential nature of something; coming from outside.

   äußerlich, von außen kommend

   • The value of the painting is extrinsic, based on market trends.
   • Extrinsic factors like weather affected the crop yield.
   • His motivation was purely extrinsic, driven by rewards.

   Synonymeaccidentaladventitiousexteriorexternalextraneousforeignoutsideoutward

   Antonymeinherentinnateinternalintrinsic

2. Not inherentC1formal

   Originating from outside the body or system; not an integral part.

   Äußerlich

   • Extrinsic muscles control the movement of the fingers.
   • The problem was caused by extrinsic contamination.
   • Extrinsic rewards can sometimes reduce intrinsic motivation.

   Synonymeadventitiousexogenousexteriorexternalextraneousforeignouteroutside

   Antonymeinherentinnateinternalintestineintrinsic