extrinsically
[/ɪkˈstrɪnsɪkli/]
adverb
extrinsecamente
1. in a manner that is external to or separate from the essential nature of something; from outside
The value of the painting is determined extrinsically by market demand rather than by its artistic merit.
O valor do quadro é determinado extrinsecamente pela demanda do mercado em vez de por seu mérito artístico.
2. relating to or denoting motivation or reward that comes from outside sources rather than from within oneself
Students who are motivated extrinsically focus on grades and rewards rather than learning for its own sake.
Estudantes que são motivados extrinsecamente focam em notas e recompensas em vez de aprender pelo valor intrínseco.
3. in terms of external circumstances or factors not inherent to the thing itself
The success of the project depends extrinsically on funding and resources.
O sucesso do projeto depende extrinsecamente de financiamento e recursos.
This is a formal, academic term used primarily in educational, philosophical, and psychological contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is rarely used in everyday conversation. In Brazil, it appears frequently in educational psychology discussions about motivation. The concept of extrinsic versus intrinsic motivation is an important framework in both American and Brazilian educational systems.
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