intrinsic
belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring.
Anatomy. (of certain muscles, nerves, etc.) belonging to or lying within a given part.
Origin of intrinsic
1synonym study For intrinsic
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- in·trin·si·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use intrinsic in a sentence
It continues to be the official position that “being open to life” is “an intrinsic requirement of married love.”
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They do not reflect any intrinsic or insurmountable military advantage.
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After the first novelty is over, no place can please, except either by its intrinsic beauty, or the happy effect of habit.
Calais, has no such intrinsic charms, and I was not disposed to try the result of the latter.
Nine hundred and ninety-nine out of a thousand judge by names and not by intrinsic worth.
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British Dictionary definitions for intrinsic
intrinsical
/ (ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk) /
of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent
anatomy situated within or peculiar to a part: intrinsic muscles
Origin of intrinsic
1Derived forms of intrinsic
- intrinsically, adverb
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