Antonyms for extrinsic

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ik-strin-sik, -zik

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈstrɪn sɪk, -zɪk

Definition of extrinsic

Origin : 1540s, from French extrinsèque, from Late Latin extrinsecus (adj.), from Latin extrinsecus (adv.) "outwardly," from exter "outside" + in, suffix of locality, + secus "beside, alongside," originally "following" (related to sequi "to follow;" see sequel).

adj foreign

Example sentences :

As in other minerals, value has both its intrinsic and extrinsic elements.
Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith

I've neither fortune, nor fame, nor extrinsic advantages of any kind.
Extract from : « The Portrait of a Lady » by Henry James

It brings in the extrinsic consideration of social consequences.
Extract from : « Distributive Justice » by John A. (John Augustine) Ryan

There are some extrinsic facts which hitherto unknown should be noted.
Extract from : « The Mystery of the Pinckney Draught » by Charles C. Nott

Nor has it any solid support from tradition or extrinsic authority.
Extract from : « The Catholic World; Vol. IV.; October, 1866, to March, 1867. » by E. Rameur

But there are other causes also extrinsic, such as the Movent.
Extract from : « Aristotle » by George Grote

And this may spell degeneration, as in parasites, when an extrinsic standard is used.
Extract from : « Herbert Spencer » by J. Arthur Thomson

If a fellow could cut out all that extrinsic interest he would be a fool to do so.
Extract from : « The Letters of Ambrose Bierce » by Ambrose Bierce

Moisture has more effect on the strength of wood than any other extrinsic condition.
Extract from : « Wood and Forest » by William Noyes

Class difference was the only difference, and class was extrinsic.
Extract from : « Martin Eden » by Jack London

Synonyms for extrinsic

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