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A [[property]] that is not essential or inherent is called an '''extrinsic property'''.

== Example ==

[[Weight]] is an extrinsic property that varies depending on the strength of the [[gravitational field]] affecting an object, and the [[mass]] of the object.

Compare [[Intrinsic property|Intrinsic properties]].

== See also ==

* [[Philosophy]]

== External links == 

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrinsic_and_extrinsic_properties Intrinsic and extrinsic properties] @ Wikipedia