extrinsically

IPA/ekˈstrɪn.zɪ.kəl.i/
IPA/ekˈstrɪn.zɪ.kəl.i/

extrinsically — 副詞

1. through the influence of outside factors or circumstances rather than as part of

1.副詞C1
釋義

外在

經由外部因素而非內在

through the influence of outside factors or circumstances rather than as part of something's essential nature or identity.

例句

Hiro's success came extrinsically from strong market conditions, not from his own strategy.

Hiro 的成功來自外在的市場強勁條件,而非他的個人策略。

extrinsically + from [external source]

The critic argued that the film's popularity was extrinsically driven by its huge advertising budget.

該評論家認為,這部電影的受歡迎程度是由外在的巨額廣告預算所推動的。

passive: be extrinsically + past participle

同義詞
  • externally

    more general and widely used; extrinsically is more technical and academic

  • from the outside

    colloquial alternative that explains the same concept in plainer language

反義詞
  • intrinsically

    direct antonym; refers to qualities coming from within rather than from outside

文法句型

extrinsically + past participle

extrinsically + adjective

用法筆記

Frequently paired with past participles such as motivated, driven, determined, or shaped. Common in academic and formal writing, especially in philosophy, psychology, and sociology, where it contrasts with intrinsically.

常見錯誤

I extrinsically went to the store.
My decision to go to the store was extrinsically motivated by the sale.
💡extrinsically describes the source of a cause or influence, not the manner of an action.