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- [in-trin-sik, -zik]
- /ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk/
- /ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-trin-sik, -zik]
- /ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk/
Definitions of intrinsic word
- adjective intrinsic belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring. 1
- adjective intrinsic Anatomy. (of certain muscles, nerves, etc.) belonging to or lying within a given part. 1
- noun intrinsic Belonging naturally; essential. 1
- abbreviation INTRINSIC inherent 1
- adjective intrinsic nerve, muscle: localized, specific 1
- adjective intrinsic 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. 0
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Origin of intrinsic
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; < Medieval Latin intrinsecus inward (adj.), Latin (adv.), equivalent to intrin- (int(e)r-, as in interior + -im adv. suffix) + secus beside, derivative of sequī to follow
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Parts of speech for Intrinsic
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intrinsic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intrinsic
adj intrinsic
- innate — existing in one from birth; inborn; native: innate musical talent.
- underlying — lying or situated beneath, as a substratum.
- deep-seated — A deep-seated problem, feeling, or belief is difficult to change because its causes have been there for a long time.
- inherent — existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers.
- peculiar — strange; queer; odd: peculiar happenings.
adjective intrinsic
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
- essential — Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
- core — The core of a fruit is the central part of it. It contains seeds or pips.
- key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
- deep-rooted — Deep-rooted means the same as deep-seated.
Antonyms for intrinsic
adj intrinsic
- learned — having much knowledge; scholarly; erudite: learned professors.
- accidental — An accidental event happens by chance or as the result of an accident, and is not deliberately intended.
- incidental — happening or likely to happen in an unplanned or subordinate conjunction with something else.
- acquired — obtained, through buying or being given
adjective intrinsic
- extrinsic — Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.
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