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    intrinsic
    /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. belonging naturally; essential: "access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life"

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  2. INTRINSIC definition: 1. being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing: 2. being an…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of INTRINSIC is belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing. How to use intrinsic in a sentence.

  4. Intrinsic definition: belonging to a thing by its very nature. See examples of INTRINSIC used in a sentence.

  5. being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing: intrinsic to sth Design is intrinsic to every product. an intrinsic part/element of sth Stay-at-home mothers are an intrinsic part of the family finances. Graduates are attracted to jobs that have intrinsic interest.

  6. If something has intrinsic value or intrinsic interest, it is valuable or interesting because of its basic nature or character, and not because of its connection with other things.

  7. belonging to or part of the real nature of something/somebody. the intrinsic value of education. These tasks were repetitive, lengthy and lacking any intrinsic interest. intrinsic to something Small local shops are intrinsic to the town's character. compare extrinsic.

  8. adj. 1. Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent. 2. Anatomy Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles.

  9. The intrinsic qualities of something have to do with its nature. An intrinsic quality of dogs is that they're loyal. Anything intrinsic comes from within. Doing a job for only money is not intrinsic.

  10. INTRINSIC definition: An intrinsic quality or thing forms part of the basic character of something or someone: . Learn more.

  11. intrinsic meaning, definition, what is intrinsic: being part of the nature or character of...: Learn more.