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.
Derivatives:
extrinsically adv.
Etymology: LL extrinsicus outward f. L extrinsecus (adv.) f. exter outside + secus beside