/ ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk; NAmE ; -zɪk/ adjective
intrinsic (to sth) belonging to or part of the real nature of sth/sb :
the intrinsic value of education
These tasks were repetitive, lengthy and lacking any intrinsic interest.
Small local shops are intrinsic to the town's character.
—compare extrinsic
► in·trin·sic·al·ly / -kli; NAmE / adverb :
There is nothing intrinsically wrong with the idea (= it is good in itself but there may be outside circumstances which mean it is not suitable) .
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WORD ORIGIN
late 15th cent. (in the general sense interior, inner ): from French intrinsèque , from late Latin intrinsecus , from the earlier adverb intrinsecus inwardly, inwards.