extrinsic

Definitions

Not forming part of or belonging to a thing; extraneous.

Coming or operating from outside; external.

In anatomy, originating from outside the part on which it acts.

Examples

The company offers extrinsic rewards like bonuses and promotions to motivate its employees.

The value of the antique is largely extrinsic, depending more on its historical significance than its actual utility.

Synonyms

external outer outside extraneous adventitious superficial nonessential

Antonyms

intrinsic internal inherent innate essential inborn ingrained