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 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 In principle, there is no such thing as intrinsically degrading work; degradation is a cultural phenomenon. — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026 Is technology intrinsically bad, or can it be harnessed for progressive ends? — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for intrinsically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsically
  1. inherently
  2. fundamentally
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  • Beyond that, high school pitchers are inherently unpredictable.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026
  • Investment conviction is not a certainty because markets are inherently uncertain.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of inherently
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  • And when the workflow itself doesn’t fundamentally change, leadership struggles to point to meaningful business impact, even when the technology looks successful on paper.
    — Neda Nia, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Such a move could fundamentally alter the structure of the solar system and the habitability of Earth.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of fundamentally

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