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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. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Jun 30, 2012 · Definition of intrinsic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.