intrinsic
[adjective]
Synonyms: inborn, basic, built-in, congenital, constitutional, essential, fundamental, inbred, inherent, native, natural

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Antonyms: extrinsic
Contrasted words: added, annexed, appended, superadded

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in‧trin‧sic AC /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk, -zɪk/ adjective
[Word Family: adverb: intrinsically; adjective: intrinsic]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: intrinsèque, from Late Latin intrinsecus]
being part of the nature or character of someone or something Antonym : extrinsic:
the intrinsic interest of the subject
intrinsic nature/quality/value/property of something
There is nothing in the intrinsic nature of the work that makes it more suitable for women.
intrinsic to
Flexibility is intrinsic to creative management.
—intrinsically /-kli/ adverb:
Science is seen as intrinsically good.

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