formal
: not part of something : coming from the outside of something
You have to consider any extrinsic factors in the success of the business.
extrinsic circumstances
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“Extrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/extrinsic. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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