Words Like EXTRINSIC

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EXTRINSIC.

5 Alternative Words Similar to extrinsic

1 Inessential Adjective      Related Words Like Inessential
2 Unessential Adjective      Related Words Like Unessential
3 Accidental Adjective      Similar Words Like Accidental
4 Adventitious Adjective      Similar Words Like Adventitious
5 Outside Adjective      Similar Words Like Outside

3 examples of extrinsic

1 that style is something extrinsic to the subject
2 an extrinsic feature of the new building
3 looking for extrinsic aid

10 definitions of extrinsic

1 Not contained in or belonging to a body; external; outward; unessential; -- opposed to intrinsic.
2 Attached partly to an organ or limb and partly to some other part; -- said of certain groups of muscles. Opposed to intrinsic.
3 not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside
4 Not forming an essential or inherent part of a thing; extraneous.
5 Originating from the outside; external.
6 Outward; external: not of the essence or inner being or nature of a thing.
7 Determined by something else than the subject; extraneous; foreign.
8 In anatomy, originating outside the anatomical limits of a limb, these limits including the pectoral and pelvic arches: applied to certain muscles.
9 In Scots law, not relevant to the point referred: applied to facts and circumstances sworn to by a party on a reference to his oath, which cannot be competently taken as part of the evidence.
10 Synonyms See exterior.
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