extrinsic reward

noun

A reward, such as food, that is tangible and visible to others, and external.

Opposite
intrinsic reward
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Meanings

nounextrinsic reward (plural extrinsic rewards)

plural extrinsic rewards

  1. human sciencesA reward, such as food, that is tangible and visible to others, and external.

    Antonyms: intrinsic reward

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA reward, such as food, that is tangible and visible to others, and external.

Opposite
intrinsic reward
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extrinsic reward. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/extrinsic%20reward

MLA

“extrinsic reward.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/extrinsic%20reward. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “extrinsic reward,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/extrinsic%20reward.

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