extrinsic
UK/ek'strinsik/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Not forming an essential part of something; coming from or existing outside
外在的，外来的，非本质的
n.
An external factor or element
外部因素
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedextrinroot
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sicsuffix
=extrinsic
Example Sentences
- 1.
Extrinsic motivation like rewards often produces short-term results in the workplace.
- 2.
The extrinsic value of a property increases when infrastructure develops nearby.