extrinsic
pronunciation
How to pronounce extrinsic in British English:
UK [eksˈtrɪnsɪk]
How to pronounce extrinsic in American English:
US [ɪkˈstrɪnsɪk, -zɪk]
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- Adjective:
- not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside
Word Origin
- extrinsic
- extrinsic: see intrinsic
- extrinsic (adj.)
- "not of the essence or inner nature of a thing," 1540s, from French extrinsèque, from Late Latin extrinsecus (adj.) "outer," from Latin extrinsecus (adv.) "outwardly, on the outside; from without, from abroad," from exter "outside" + in, suffix of locality, + secus "beside, alongside," originally "following," from PIE *sekw-os "following," from root *sekw- (1) "to follow" (see sequel).
Antonym
Example
- 1. Reinforcement can be intrinsic , extrinsic or extraneous .
- 2. The key to understanding these behaviours lies in the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation .
- 3. On the other hand when we do something because we receive some reward , like a certificate or money , this is extrinsic motivation .
- 4. The most important intrinsic and extrinsic factors that determine energy balance health behaviours will be identified through multidisciplinary analysis , and translated into the evidence and theory-based energy intervention .
- 5. But people who primarily seek extrinsic rewards , such as money or status , often aren 't as happy , says richard ryan , professor of psychology , psychiatry and education at the university of rochester .