1. extrinsic - Noun
2. extrinsic - Adjective
Not contained in or belonging to a body; external; outward; unessential; -- opposed to intrinsic.
Attached partly to an organ or limb and partly to some other part/ -- said of certain groups of muscles. Opposed to intrinsic.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe highest ensign that men ever met and embraced under, the Cross itself, had no meaning save an accidental extrinsic one. Thomas Carlyle
Fascism denies that numbers, as such, can direct human society. It denies that numbers can govern by means of periodical consultations: It asserts the unavoidable fruitful and beneficent inequality of men who cannot be leveled by any such mechanical and extrinsic device as universal suffrage. Benito Mussolini
Once employees base their motivation on extrinsic factors they are much less likely to take chances, question established policies and practices, or explore the territory that lies beyond the company vision as defined by management. Chris Argyris
Intrinsic motivation is conducive to creativity; controlling extrinsic motivation is detrimental to creativity. Daniel H. Pink
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