IELTS Anvil

extrinsic

CEFR: C2

Originating or operating from the outside rather than being inherent or intrinsic.

Synonyms

external
exogenous

Common Collocations

extrinsic rewards
extrinsic motivation
extrinsic factors

Example Sentence

Relying solely on extrinsic financial bonuses can paradoxically undermine genuine intrinsic employee passion.

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