Extrinsic(adjective)
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Hindi meaning:बाह्य
Synonyms: External, Outside, Outward, Exogenous
Antonyms: Intrinsic, Inherent, Essential, Innate
Example: Her motivation was extrinsic, driven mainly by rewards and praise.
Trick to remember: Extrinsic = extra se aaya hua—value ya reason jo bahar se add hota hai, andar se nahi.
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