extrinsic
adjective/ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/
Frequency rank: #18,366 most common English word
Meaning
Coming from outside; not part of the essential nature of something.
Example sentence
The researcher argued that extrinsic rewards like money can sometimes reduce a person's internal motivation.
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