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

As co-founder Jennifer Mantz noted, total surprise gifts carry intrinsic risks, often leaving recipients feeling guilty or uncomfortable when an item misses the mark completely. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Because the short strikes (11/17) are narrower than the long strikes (10/18), a massive directional move will cause the short options' intrinsic value to expand faster than the long options can offset it in the short term. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Late hours and quick eats are intrinsic to Jawnie’s owners, both of whom grew up in Pennsylvania before moving to Denver and launching their rental business in 2019. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026

This allowed the team to link the performance difference to the intrinsic properties of the molecules rather than the amount of available surface. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026