GRE Word List
EXTRINSIC
not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
The meaning of the word extrinsic is not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| determination | a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy |
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