What is the meaning of extrinsic?

adjective

  • Not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside.
    • usage: "extrinsic evidence"; "an extrinsic feature of the new building"; "that style is something extrinsic to the subject"; "looking for extrinsic aid"
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