Extrinsic and Inbred

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Extrinsic adjective - Not being a vital part of or belonging to something.

Usage example: the fact that the ring belonged to your grandmother is extrinsic to its value to a jeweler

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Inbred is an antonym for extrinsic.

Nearby Word: extrinsical

Inbred adjective - Being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing.

Usage example: an inbred desire to do good in the world

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Extrinsic is an antonym for inbred.

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