anachronistic
adjectiveBelonging to another time or out of place in its present period.
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verbTo regard something as caused by, belonging to, or created by a particular source.
aspiration
nounA strong hope or ambition for future achievement.
attribute
verbTo regard something as caused by or belonging to someone or something.
extrinsic
adjectiveComing from outside rather than belonging to a thing's essential nature.
inherent
adjectiveExisting as a natural or essential part of something.
intrinsic
adjectiveBelonging to the essential nature of something.
primitive
adjectiveBasic or undeveloped in form or method; also belonging to an early stage of development.
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