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intrinsic

[in-trin-sik, -zik]

adjective

  1. belonging to a thing by its very nature.

    the intrinsic value of a gold ring.

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  2. Anatomy.(of certain muscles, nerves, etc.) belonging to or lying within a given part.



intrinsic

/ ɪˈٰɪԲɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent

  2. anatomy situated within or peculiar to a part

    intrinsic muscles

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  • intrinsically adverb
  • ˈٰԲ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of intrinsic1

First recorded in 1480–90; Middle English intrinsique “inner,” from Old French intrinseque “internal, inner,” from Late Latin intrinsecus “inward” (adjective), from Latin intrinsecus “on the inside, inwards” (adverb), equivalent to intrin- (from int(e)r-, as in interior + -im, an old accusative ending used as an adverb suffix + secus “beside,” derivative of ī “to follow”)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of intrinsic1

C15: from Late Latin intrinsecus from Latin, inwardly, from Գٰ within + secus alongside; related to ī to follow
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She’s made it so intrinsic to her plot, for so many believable reasons, that it’s also the icing and the cherry on the wedding cake.

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Mabasa and Karberg said one view was that the concept of EWC was a "legal absurdity" because "intrinsic in the legal definition of expropriation, is a requirement for compensation to be paid".

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Helped by its relative rarity, gold has been seen as an intrinsic store of value for centuries.

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"It's such an intrinsic part of our life and living, and yet we don't talk about it," she told BBC Scotland.

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Although they bring the noise and passion that makes Argentine football so special, their intrinsic links to organised crime, violence and homicide can make stadiums dangerous places.

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ˈٰܾԲintrinsically