INTRINSIC


Meaning of INTRINSIC in English

in ‧ trin ‧ sic AC /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk, -zɪk/ BrE AmE 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 OPP 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.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.