View synonyms for intrinsically

intrinsically

[ in-trin-sik-lee, -zik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

by nature; as a necessary or inseparable element or quality:
As intrinsically social beings, humans cannot achieve even basic survival without connecting and forming relationships with others.

First recorded in 1545–55; intrinsic ( def ) + -ally ( def )

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