extrinsic

• Qualifie ce qui n'appartient pas à la nature essentielle d'une personne ou d'une chose ; qui provient de l'extérieur.

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.

   extrinsèque

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccidentaladventitiousexteriorexternalextraneousforeignoutsideoutward

   Antonymesinherentinnateinternalintrinsic

2. Not inherentC1formal

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

   extrinsèque (non inhérent)

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

   Synonymesadventitiousexogenousexteriorexternalextraneousforeignouteroutside

   Antonymesinherentinnateinternalintestineintrinsic