EXTRINSIC


Meaning of EXTRINSIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ eksˈtrɪnsɪk ]

adj. 1 not inherent or intrinsic; not essential (opp. INTRINSIC). 2 (often foll. by to) extraneous; lying outside; not belonging (to). 3 originating or operating from without. øøextrinsically adv. [LL extrinsicus outward f. L extrinsecus (adv.) f. exter outside + secus beside]

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