Extrinsic: meaning, definitions and examples
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extrinsic
[ ɛk'strɪnsɪk ]
outside influence
Extrinsic refers to something that is not inherent or essential to a particular thing but comes from outside influences. It can describe factors that are external and affect an entity or system from the outside rather than being part of its core nature.
Synonyms
external, outward, superficial
Examples of usage
- Extrinsic motivation can lead to short-term success.
- The extrinsic factors affecting the economy are complex.
- He was influenced by extrinsic rewards rather than intrinsic satisfaction.
Translations
Translations of the word "extrinsic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 extrínseco
🇮🇳 बाहरी
🇩🇪 äußere
🇮🇩 ekstrinsik
🇺🇦 екстринсний
🇵🇱 zewnętrzny
🇯🇵 外的な
🇫🇷 extrinsèque
🇪🇸 extrínseco
🇹🇷 dışsal
🇰🇷 외적인
🇸🇦 خارجي
🇨🇿 vnější
🇸🇰 vonkajší
🇨🇳 外部的
🇸🇮 zunanje
🇮🇸 ytri
🇰🇿 сыртқы
🇬🇪 გარე
🇦🇿 xarici
🇲🇽 extrínseco
Etymology
The word 'extrinsic' is derived from the Latin word 'extrinsecus', which means 'from outside'. The prefix 'ex-' means 'out of' or 'from', while 'trinscus' comes from 'trinca', meaning 'to cut off' or 'to separate'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to denote elements that are external rather than inherent. Its usage has evolved in various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and economics, where it refers to influences or factors that do not originate from within the subject but are imposed or derived from the environment.