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.