Synonyms of intrinsic

intrinsic

adjective

in-ˈtrin-zik 

as in inherent

being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing

the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inherent
• integral
• essential
• innate
• constitutional
• natural
• hereditary
• constitutive
• indigenous
• inner
• inborn
• inherited
• fundamental
• ingrained
• native
• immanent
• inbred
• elemental
• distinctive
• basic
• congenital
• internal
• characteristic
• hardwired
• built-in
• ingrain
• peculiar
• in one's blood
• interior
• deep-rooted
• typical
• normal
• habitual
• inmost
• regular
• inveterate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extrinsic
• extraneous
• foreign
• adventitious
• alien
• incidental
• accidental
• surface
• coincidental
• external
• superficial
• acquired
• exterior
• adscititious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intrinsic

In its proxy statement, Oracle told investors the fact that Ellison and the co-CEOs’ options had no intrinsic value means the plan is working as intended. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

The intrinsic confidences of Evero and Lloyd didn’t flail, however. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026

Every player should have an intrinsic motivation to improve and to be rewarded for that by being called up to play for their country. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Even without the Spectre, these drives are clearly powerful grin generators that amp up the camaraderie already intrinsic to car culture—doing so one scenic and amenity-laden leg at a time. — Iain MacAuley, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026