EXTRINSIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXTRINSIC?

Need another word that means the same as “extrinsic”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “extrinsic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Extrinsic” are: external, extraneous, exterior, outside, outward, alien, foreign, adventitious, superficial, surface

Extrinsic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Extrinsic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “extrinsic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of a muscle, such as an eye muscle) having its origin some distance from the part which it moves.
• Not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside.
• Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.

Synonyms of "Extrinsic" as an adjective (10 Words)

adventitious	Associated by chance and not an integral part. Adventitious similarities.
alien	Belonging to a foreign country. They found the world of further education a little alien.
exterior	Coming from outside. An exterior scene.
external	(of hardware) not contained in the main computer; peripheral. The external auditory canal.
extraneous	Of external origin. When the transmitter pack is turned off no extraneous noise is heard.
foreign	Coming or introduced from outside. A foreign accent.
outside	Coming from the outside. Anne put the outside lights on.
outward	Relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind. Outward bound ships.
superficial	Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface. The building suffered only superficial damage.
surface	Denoting ships which travel on the surface of the water as distinct from submarines. Surface layers.

Usage Examples of "Extrinsic" as an adjective

• Extrinsic evidence.
• Looking for extrinsic aid.
• Reasons extrinsic to the music itself.
• A complex interplay of extrinsic and intrinsic factors.
• That style is something extrinsic to the subject.
• An extrinsic feature of the new building.

Associations of "Extrinsic" (30 Words)

aboveground	On or above the surface of the ground. Aboveground nuclear testing.
adventitious	Coming from outside; not native. The adventitious population.
away	An away match or win. We have had patients from as far away as Wales.
barbarian	Relating to ancient barbarians. Barbarian invasions.
by	In reserve; not for immediate use. Put something by for her old age.
casing	The outermost covering of a pneumatic tire. The casings had rotted away and had to be replaced.
depart	Be at variance with; be out of line with. The train departs at noon.
epidermis	The outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates.
exterior	A person’s behaviour and demeanour, especially when at variance with their true character. Exterior grade plywood.
external	Inessential or superficial features. The external walls.
externalize	Regard as objective. Such neuroses are externalized as interpersonal conflicts.
facing	Positioned so as to face. The bricks were used as a facing on a concrete core.
forth	From a particular thing or place or position forth is obsolete. From that time forth.
import	Great significance importance. Pronouncements of world shaking import.
integument	An outer protective covering such as the skin of an animal or a cuticle or seed coat or rind or shell. This chemical compound is found in the integument of the seed.
internal	Relating to affairs and activities within a country rather than with other countries; domestic. The tube had an internal diameter of 1 1 mm.
ostensible	Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. The real dispute which lay behind the ostensible complaint.
out	Outside or external. This actor outed last year.
outdoor	Pertaining to or concerning the outdoors or outdoor activities. A huge outdoor concert.
outdoors	Any area outside buildings or shelter, typically that far away from human habitation. He wanted to get outdoors a little.
outer	A shot that strikes the outer. The outer layer of the skin.
outermost	Situated at the farthest possible point from a center. The outermost layer of the earth.
outrigger	A projecting support similar to an outrigger in another structure or vehicle.
outside	Outside a building. I was able to face the outside world again.
outward	Outwards. An outward journey.
outwardly	On the surface. Outwardly featureless modern offices.
peripheral	A peripheral device. Printers and other peripherals.
rind	The natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating. When the meat ran out they had to rind trees and chew the inner bark for nourishment.
seeming	The outward appearance or aspect of someone or something, especially when considered as deceptive or as distinguished from reality. That dissidence between inward reality and outward seeming.