Extrinsic size
In CSS, the extrinsic size is based on the context of an element, without regard for its contents. Extrinsic sizing is determined by box model property values. With extrinsic sizing, percentages specify the size of a box with respect to the box's containing block.
See also
- Related glossary terms:
- CSS
min-content,max-content, andfit-contentsizing keywords - CSS box sizing module
- CSS Box Sizing Module Level 3 specification