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
Adverb
  • In these moments and others, HOTD has sometimes espoused a form of gender essentialism that suggests Rhaenyra and Alicent are both inherently kinder and better than the men around them.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Still, there’s a sentiment that the Red Sox gave up quickly on a middle infielder with five-and-a-half years of team control remaining, which is inherently more valuable than a reliever with three-and-a-half years of control.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of inherently
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  • Salary transparency is fundamentally reshaping how individuals approach their careers, providing unprecedented access to compensation data.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • More often, meaningful disruption occurs when technologies are combined with new workflows, business models, and institutional changes that fundamentally alter how work is organized.
    — Adam Schickling, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of fundamentally

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“Intrinsically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsically. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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