extrinsic
/ɪkˈstrɪnsɪk/
adjective
- Not belonging to the essential nature of something; coming from outside.
- The value of the medal is extrinsic, based on the honor it represents rather than the metal it is made of.
- The scratches on the table were caused by extrinsic factors, like moving furniture across it.
- Her motivation to study was extrinsic, driven by the promise of a reward rather than a love of learning.