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

Scientists have known that the heart contains its own nervous system, called the intrinsic cardiac nervous system, for decades. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Peart was a one-of-a-kind virtuoso, one of the greatest drummers rock ever knew, his monstrously complex parts so intrinsic to Rush’s sound that the idea of replacing him long seemed unfathomable. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Meredith estimates Berkshire shares are trading at an 8% discount to intrinsic value. — Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

In practice, Google made the search box feel like the front door to the whole web, with the same intrinsic, vital importance that a front door serves in a home. — Alan Bradley, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026