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
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Recent Examples of intrinsic
This intrinsic volatility is a typical trait of new, avant-garde technologies.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Is your motivation for doing well extrinsic or intrinsic?
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
Winant crystallizes this idea of crossing a indescribable threshold through her discussion and analysis of masochism, an intrinsic component of athletic practice that intertwines physical pleasure with pain.
—Jessica Simmons-Reid, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Prominent investors like Warren Buffett remain wary, emphasizing Bitcoin’s lack of intrinsic value and the possibility of regulatory crackdowns.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Is your motivation for doing well extrinsic or intrinsic?
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
Winant crystallizes this idea of crossing a indescribable threshold through her discussion and analysis of masochism, an intrinsic component of athletic practice that intertwines physical pleasure with pain.
—Jessica Simmons-Reid, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Prominent investors like Warren Buffett remain wary, emphasizing Bitcoin’s lack of intrinsic value and the possibility of regulatory crackdowns.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
Adjective
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In theory, that should smooth some of the rough edges inherent to a first-time starting quarterback.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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And this fact is unrelated to another fact: Israel unequivocally has an inherent right to exist.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Legal recourse can be an integral part of institutional strategy.—
John Marino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Scientific fieldwork is an integral part of research in many disciplines, including geology, geography, forestry, ecology, and others.—
Sarah Boon
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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So, keeping a stock of band aids in your carry-on is essential.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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They were often found handing out doughnuts to essential workers in 2020 and 2021 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2025
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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