extrinsic

[US]/ɪk'strɪnsɪk/

[UK]/ɛks'trɪnsɪk/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. not essential, outward, external, surface.

extrinsic motivation

extraneous interference.See Synonyms at extrinsic

a complex interplay of extrinsic and intrinsic factors.

reasons extrinsic to the music itself.

That’s something extrinsic to the subject.

moved to a strange city. See also Synonyms at extrinsic

emotions alien to her temperament.See Synonyms at extrinsic

Result cause of CSA is intrinsic, extrinsic and neurohumor factor of vertebral artery in itself.

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