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- [in-trin-sik, -zik]
- /ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk/
- /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪklɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-trin-sik, -zik]
- /ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk/
Definitions of intrinsically word
- adjective intrinsically belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring. 1
- adjective intrinsically Anatomy. (of certain muscles, nerves, etc.) belonging to or lying within a given part. 1
- noun intrinsically In an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially. 1
- abbreviation INTRINSICALLY inherently 1
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Origin of intrinsically
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 Intrinsically
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intrinsically 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intrinsically
adv intrinsically
- mostly — for the most part; in the main: The work is mostly done.
- at heart — If you say that someone is a particular kind of person at heart, you mean that that is what they are really like, even though they may seem very different.
- inherently — existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers.
- primarily — essentially; mostly; chiefly; principally: They live primarily from farming.
- radically — with regard to origin or root.
adverb intrinsically
- essentially — Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person, thing, or situation.
- basically — You use basically for emphasis when you are stating an opinion, or when you are making an important statement about something.
- innately — existing in one from birth; inborn; native: innate musical talent.
- inseparably — In an inseparable manner.
- egocentrically — In an egocentric manner.
Antonyms for intrinsically
adv intrinsically
- additionally — You use additionally to introduce something extra such as an extra fact or reason.
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- superficially — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
- apparently — You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard, but you are not certain that it is true.
- on the surface — to all appearances
adverb intrinsically
- extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.
- inessentially — In an inessential way.
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