Definitions and Examples of exogenous, extrinsic, acquired
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Originating from outside an organism or system.
Example
The disease was caused by an exogenous virus that entered the body through contaminated food.
Not part of the essential nature of something; coming from outside.
Example
The salary was an extrinsic motivation for him to work harder.
Developed or learned after birth or formation.
Example
His accent was an acquired trait from living in a foreign country for many years.
Key Differences: exogenous vs extrinsic vs acquired
- 1Exogenous refers to an origin that comes from outside an organism or system, while endogenetic refers to an origin that comes from within.
- 2Extrinsic describes something that is not essential to the nature of something, while endogenetic implies an inherent quality.
- 3Acquired describes something that is developed or learned after birth or formation, while endogenetic implies an innate quality.
Effective Usage of exogenous, extrinsic, acquired
- 1Science: Use these antonyms in biology, geology, and other sciences to describe internal and external factors.
- 2Medicine: Incorporate these antonyms in medical contexts to describe the origin of diseases and conditions.
- 3Language Learning: Utilize these antonyms to expand vocabulary and improve language proficiency.
Remember this!
The antonyms of endogenetic describe external factors or origins that are not inherent to a system or organism. Exogenous refers to an external origin, extrinsic describes something non-essential, and acquired implies a learned quality. Use these antonyms in science, medicine, and language learning contexts to expand vocabulary and improve communication skills.
