Definition of Extrinsic
Extrinsic
ex·trin·sic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
coming from or operating on something externally (from the outside), not belonging to something or forming an essential part of it;
e.g. The extrinsic factors affecting this decision are beyond our control, but we must account for them anyway.
(adjective)
originating externally to the part which it controls/acts on, used to describe a muscle in the body;
e.g. He didn't immediately realize that he had strained an extrinsic muscle.
Similar Words
Opposite Words
Related Words
Comments
