intrinsic

[ in-trin-sik, -zik ]

/ ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk /

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adjective

belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring.

Anatomy. (of certain muscles, nerves, etc.) belonging to or lying within a given part.

Origin of intrinsic

First recorded in 1480–90; Middle English intrinsique “inner,” from Old French intrinseque “internal, inner,” from Late Latin intrinsecus “inward” (adjective), from Latin intrinsecus “on the inside, inwards” (adverb), equivalent to intrin- (from int(e)r-, as in interior + -im, an old accusative ending used as an adverb suffix + secus “beside,” derivative of sequī “to follow”)

SYNONYMS FOR intrinsic

1 native, innate, natural, true.

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ANTONYMS FOR intrinsic

1, 2 extrinsic.

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synonym study for intrinsic

1. See essential.

OTHER WORDS FROM intrinsic

in·trin·si·cal·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH intrinsic

inherent, internal, intrinsic

Words nearby intrinsic

intricacy, intricate, intrigant, intrigue, intriguing, intrinsic, intrinsically, intrinsic factor, intrinsic reflex, intrinsic semiconductor, intrinsic sphincter

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Example sentences from the Web for intrinsic

It continues to be the official position that “being open to life” is “an intrinsic requirement of married love.”
What’s the Catholic Church’s Problem With Couples Without Children?|Candida Moss, Joel Baden|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
However, they have to have intrinsic and distinctive qualities.
Nationalism on Four Wheels|Clive Irving|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They do not reflect any intrinsic or insurmountable military advantage.
Stop the ISIS War Before It Gets Worse!|Jeffrey Sachs, Michael Shank|September 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As a jazz lover, I want people to embrace the music for its intrinsic qualities, not its symbolic resonance.
Jazz (The Music of Coffee and Donuts) Has Respect, But It Needs Love|Ted Gioia|June 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Through this, an active role is given to the spectator, who has inadvertently become an intrinsic part of the artwork.
10 Works to See at the Armory Show in New York City|Justin Jones|March 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And yet, beyond that, she hardly knew what he had—save of course his intrinsic qualities.
The Portrait of a Lady|Henry James
Democracy can solve its destiny only by an adequate appreciation of the importance of working out its intrinsic mission.
Lincoln, the Politician|T. Aaron Levy
She now cuts loose, regardless of the piano's intrinsic value and its associations to its owners.
Cobb's Bill-of-Fare|Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb
It is not only on account of the intrinsic merit of Madame D'Arblay's early works that she is entitled to honourable mention.
The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay, Vol. 1 (of 3)|Fanny Burney
There should come a time when corn is sold on its intrinsic merits, as, for example, on its starch content.
Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets|Various

British Dictionary definitions for intrinsic

intrinsic

intrinsical

/ (ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent

anatomy situated within or peculiar to a partintrinsic muscles

Derived forms of intrinsic

intrinsically, adverb

Word Origin for intrinsic

C15: from Late Latin intrinsecus from Latin, inwardly, from intrā within + secus alongside; related to sequī to follow

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Medical definitions for intrinsic

intrinsic

[ ĭn-trĭn′zĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing.

Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles.

单词	intrinsic
释义	intrinsic [ in-trin-sik, -zik ] / ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR intrinsic ON THESAURUS.COM adjective belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring. Anatomy. (of certain muscles, nerves, etc.) belonging to or lying within a given part. Origin of intrinsic First recorded in 1480–90; Middle English intrinsique “inner,” from Old French intrinseque “internal, inner,” from Late Latin intrinsecus “inward” (adjective), from Latin intrinsecus “on the inside, inwards” (adverb), equivalent to intrin- (from int(e)r-, as in interior + -im, an old accusative ending used as an adverb suffix + secus “beside,” derivative of sequī “to follow”) SYNONYMS FOR intrinsic 1 native, innate, natural, true. SEE SYNONYMS FOR intrinsic ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR intrinsic 1, 2 extrinsic. SEE ANTONYMS FOR intrinsic ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for intrinsic 1. See essential. OTHER WORDS FROM intrinsic in·trin·si·cal·ly, adverb WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH intrinsic inherent, internal, intrinsic Words nearby intrinsic intricacy, intricate, intrigant, intrigue, intriguing, intrinsic, intrinsically, intrinsic factor, intrinsic reflex, intrinsic semiconductor, intrinsic sphincter Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for intrinsic It continues to be the official position that “being open to life” is “an intrinsic requirement of married love.” What’s the Catholic Church’s Problem With Couples Without Children?\|Candida Moss, Joel Baden\|October 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST However, they have to have intrinsic and distinctive qualities. Nationalism on Four Wheels\|Clive Irving\|October 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They do not reflect any intrinsic or insurmountable military advantage. Stop the ISIS War Before It Gets Worse!\|Jeffrey Sachs, Michael Shank\|September 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As a jazz lover, I want people to embrace the music for its intrinsic qualities, not its symbolic resonance. Jazz (The Music of Coffee and Donuts) Has Respect, But It Needs Love\|Ted Gioia\|June 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Through this, an active role is given to the spectator, who has inadvertently become an intrinsic part of the artwork. 10 Works to See at the Armory Show in New York City\|Justin Jones\|March 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And yet, beyond that, she hardly knew what he had—save of course his intrinsic qualities. The Portrait of a Lady\|Henry James Democracy can solve its destiny only by an adequate appreciation of the importance of working out its intrinsic mission. Lincoln, the Politician\|T. Aaron Levy She now cuts loose, regardless of the piano's intrinsic value and its associations to its owners. Cobb's Bill-of-Fare\|Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb It is not only on account of the intrinsic merit of Madame D'Arblay's early works that she is entitled to honourable mention. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay, Vol. 1 (of 3)\|Fanny Burney There should come a time when corn is sold on its intrinsic merits, as, for example, on its starch content. Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets\|Various British Dictionary definitions for intrinsic intrinsic intrinsical / (ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk) / adjective of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent anatomy situated within or peculiar to a partintrinsic muscles Derived forms of intrinsic intrinsically, adverb Word Origin for intrinsic C15: from Late Latin intrinsecus from Latin, inwardly, from intrā within + secus alongside; related to sequī to follow Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to intrinsic innate, elemental, underlying, deep-seated, inherent, peculiar, built-in, central, congenital, constitutional, essential, fundamental, genuine, hereditary, inbred, inmost, intimate, material, native, natural Medical definitions for intrinsic intrinsic [ ĭn-trĭn′zĭk ] adj. Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing. Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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intrinsic

adjective

Origin of intrinsic

SYNONYMS FOR intrinsic

ANTONYMS FOR intrinsic

synonym study for intrinsic

OTHER WORDS FROM intrinsic

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH intrinsic

Words nearby intrinsic

Example sentences from the Web for intrinsic

British Dictionary definitions for intrinsic

intrinsical

adjective

Derived forms of intrinsic

Word Origin for intrinsic

Words related to intrinsic

Medical definitions for intrinsic

adj.