extrinsic
Collocations
3ADJ.
determined, due, extra
VERB + EXTRINSIC
provide
EXTRINSIC + NOUN
constraints, factors, motivation
Definitions
adj
External; separable from the thing itself; inessential.
Not belonging to something; outside.
1 Experimental set up for strength testing of the flexor hallucis muscle of the right foot To ensure accurate positioning of the hallux onto the load cell, and to minimise the influence of the extrinsic muscles of the foot (ankle plantarflexors and flexor hallucis longus) and the 2nd to 4th toes, a purpose-built wooden platform was constructed and positioned under the NWBB.
noun
An external factor.
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Synonyms
Antonyms
- intrinsic
- intrinsical
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41 Experimental set up for strength testing of the flexor hallucis muscle of the right foot To ensure accurate positioning of the hallux onto the load cell, and to minimise the influence of the extrins
WiktionaryIf students don't want to participate, we should provide some extrinsic motivation, like extra credit.
Tatoeba · #10826156An investigation determined that extrinsic factors caused the building to collapse, rather than a flaw in its internal structure or materials.
Tatoeba · #11034662These may be due to extrinsic constraints that are too restrictive or assembly designs that are physically impossible.
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