Ekstrinsikan

Ekstrinsikan is a verb in the Indonesian language derived from the adjective ekstrinsik (extrinsic) with the suffix -kan to form a transitive verb. It generally means to render something as extrinsic or to attribute, explain, or account for it using external factors rather than internal ones. The term is often used in scholarly contexts to contrast external causes or influences with intrinsic properties.

Etymology and morphology: The base is ekstrinsik, meaning outside or external. By adding the affix -kan, the word becomes a verb that conveys the act of making something external or of attributing it to external causes. In written Indonesian, the passive form diekstrinsikan may be used to indicate that something has been characterized as extrinsic.

Usage and contexts: Ekstrinsikan appears in discourse across philosophy, psychology, sociology, economics, and management to distinguish external factors from internal ones. For example, one might say that a study ekstrinsikan consumer behavior to price and promotion as external drivers, rather than internal preferences. In discussions of motivation, researchers may critique analyses that excessively ekstrinsikan behavior to external incentives, rather than considering intrinsic motivation.

Related terms and notes: Related concepts include ekstrinsik (extrinsic) and intrinsik (intrinsic). The corresponding verbs intrinsikan (to internalize) and diekstrinsikan (to be attributed as extrinsic) are used to form precise distinctions in analytical writing. Ekstrinsikan is primarily encountered in formal or academic Indonesian, and may be less common in everyday speech but appears in scholarly discussions that distinguish external versus internal influences.