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intrinsic

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
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Definition of intrinsic

adjective

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

Derivatives

intrinsically

adverb

Origin:

late 15th century (in the general sense 'interior, inner'): from French intrinsèque, from late Latin intrinsecus, from the earlier adverb intrinsecus 'inwardly, inwards'

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