Extrinsically
[ik-strin-sik, -zik] /ɪkˈstrɪn sɪk, -zɪk/
adjective
1.
not essential or inherent; not a basic part or quality; extraneous:
facts that are extrinsic to the matter under discussion.
2.
being outside a thing; outward or external; operating or coming from without:
extrinsic influences.
3.
Anatomy. (of certain muscles, nerves, etc.) originating outside the anatomical limits of a part.
/ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/
adjective
1.
not contained or included within; extraneous
2.
originating or acting from outside; external
adj.
1540s, from French extrinsèque, from Late Latin extrinsecus (adj.), from Latin extrinsecus (adv.) “outwardly,” from exter “outside” + in, suffix of locality, + secus “beside, alongside,” originally “following” (related to sequi “to follow;” see sequel).
extrinsic ex·trin·sic (ĭk-strĭn’sĭk, -zĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to an organ or a structure, especially a muscle, originating outside of the part where it is found or upon which it acts; adventitious.
ex·trin’si·cal·ly adv.
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