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intrinsicbelonging naturally; essential; inherent to the basic nature of something

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: belonging naturally; essential; inherent to the basic nature of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/

Korean meaning: 본질적인, 고유한, 내재된

Korean pronunciation: 인-트린-직 (강세: 트린)

Example Sentences

  • My cat's intrinsic laziness makes it the perfect study buddy.
  • The intrinsic beauty of nature inspires many artists.
  • His intrinsic talent for making awkward jokes is truly remarkable.

intrinsic

ADJECTIVE

//ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk//

belonging naturally; essential; inherent to the basic nature of something

intrinsic concept
💡 Concept

The magnet’s intrinsic force pulls the metal without anyone pushing it.

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intrinsic rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Kindness is intrinsic — not a trick since.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/

🌳Etymology

Prefixintr--
Root-ins-
Suffix--ic

Origin

From Latin 'intrinsecus' meaning 'inward' or 'from within', which combines the prefix 'intra-' (within) and an element related to 'secus' (beside or according to).

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat's intrinsic laziness makes it the perfect study buddy.

The intrinsic beauty of nature inspires many artists.

😄 Fun example

His intrinsic talent for making awkward jokes is truly remarkable.

Education has intrinsic value beyond just getting a job.

😄 Fun example

My cat's intrinsic laziness means she sleeps 20 hours a day regardless of how many laser pointers I buy.

Students perform better when driven by intrinsic motivation rather than external rewards.

The intrinsic beauty of mathematics lies in its logical consistency and elegance.

😄 Fun example

Pizza has an intrinsic ability to make any gathering more enjoyable, which scientists have yet to fully explain.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

inherentessentialfundamentalinnatenatural

Antonyms

extrinsicexternalsuperficial

Related

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