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Definition of: extrinsic

(ek·strin′sik) adjective
1. Being outside of the nature of an object or case; not inherent or included in a thing; not essential: opposed to intrinsic.
2. Anat. Originating beyond the limits of a body or limb: extrinsic muscles.
3. Irrelevant; extraneous. Also ex·trin′si·cal. [<F extrinsèque <L extrinsecus outwardly <exter outside + secus besides]
—ex·trin′·si·cal·ly adverb
—ex·trin′si·cal·ness noun

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