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extrinsic [ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk] adj
1. not contained or included within; extraneous 2. originating or acting from outside; external [from Late Latin extrinsecus (adj) outward, from Latin (adv) from without, on the outward side, from exter outward + secus alongside, related to sequī to follow] extrinsically adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
extrinsic adjective external, outside, exterior, foreign, imported, superficial, extraneous the extrinsic conditions which affect relationships Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The participants may be extrinsically motivated to accomplish the goals set forth by their teachers because of the inability to set self-imposed contingencies or the inability to assess their own management practices at this age. Public performances often give extrinsically motivated students a sense of purpose when practicing. On the other hand, adult students may have a better idea of the benefit of education for them, and so be motivated intrinsically by the interest in the subject rather than extrinsically by the grade. |
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