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intrinsically

[ in-trin-sik-lee, -zik ]

adverb

  1. by nature; as a necessary or inseparable element or quality:

    As intrinsically social beings, humans cannot achieve even basic survival without connecting and forming relationships with others.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of intrinsically1

First recorded in 1545–55; intrinsic ( def ) + -ally ( def )
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The problem isn’t that women intrinsically communicate differently from men – it’s that women are perceived differently.

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The Congolese cardinal has said "unions of persons of the same sex are considered contradictory to cultural norms and intrinsically evil".

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He is a cultural conservative, opposing blessings for same-sex marriage, stating that "unions of persons of the same sex are considered contradictory to cultural norms and intrinsically evil".

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Here again, Bong experiments with how far he can push the boundaries before his intrinsically likable hero becomes a villain in our minds.

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But talking about it early - and in a co-ordinated way - will surely maximise the chances of securing a long-term future for a site so intrinsically linked with fossil fuels.

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