intrinsically

adverb

in-ˈtrin-zi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce intrinsically (audio)
Definition of intrinsicallynext
as in inherently
by natural character or ability he's worked hard to be good at baseball, as he's not intrinsically athletic

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Recent Examples of intrinsically Paradoxically, the rise of AI may ultimately strengthen the case for intrinsically valuable learning. — Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026 This act of resistance is considered intrinsically valuable because it is presumed always to result in a reward. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 The persona of the creative director and the brand identity are often intrinsically connected. — Vogue Business, Vogue, 3 June 2026 How the place manages to be so intrinsically child-friendly yet also so mind-blowingly romantic is a feat of design brilliance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intrinsically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsically
  1. inherently
  2. fundamentally
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  • To travel well often means opening yourself up to discomfort or difference, which inherently means a willingness to make a fool of yourself.
    — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Evian and fat-free frozen yogurt were frequent punch lines; crystals were inherently funny (still are).
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of inherently
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  • Quantum computing is a fundamentally different approach to processing information.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Progressives view the system as fundamentally unfair or broken, and want massive disruption to corporate power and wealth.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fundamentally

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