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extrinsic - Dictionary definition and meaning for extrinsic
EXTRINSIC
(adj.) not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside
"extrinsic evidence", "an extrinsic feature of the new building", "that style is something extrinsic to the subject", "looking for extrinsic aid"
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Mnemonics for extrinsic
(Tag: ) Something extrinsic is EXTRa or EXTRaneous, therefore it is not necessary.
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(Tag: ) Extrinsic is opposite of Intrinsic
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