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extrinsic

/ɛks.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or coming from outside something or someone; external.

  • adjective

    Belonging to or influencing a system from outside it, especially a computer system.


Antonyms

inherent , intrinsic
Rhymes
Words rhyming with extrinsic
intrinsic , intensive , residue , perspective , recessive
Variants
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extrinsic , extrinsically , extrinsic factor , extrinsic factors
Etymology
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From Latin extrinsecus, from exterus outside + intus in.


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  1. The term 'extrinsic' is often used in the context of computer science, particularly in relation to data and programming.

  2. The concept of 'extrinsic' versus 'intrinsic' has been explored in various philosophical and scientific disciplines, including physics, biology, and psychology.


Related Concepts
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  1. intrinsic: The opposite of 'extrinsic'; refers to qualities or properties that are inherent to an object or concept.

  2. external: Relating to or situated on the outside; opposite of internal.


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In computer science, 'extrinsic' is used to describe data that is not inherent to the data being processed but is provided from an external source. In philosophy, 'extrinsic' refers to qualities or properties that are external to an object or concept.

How to Memorize "extrinsic"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an object or concept that is 'extrinsic' to another object or concept, such as a computer system that is connected to the internet or a quality that is not inherent to an object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'extrinsic' with the idea of something coming from outside or being external.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'E X T R A' to remember that 'extrinsic' refers to qualities or properties that are external.


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