intrinsic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪn.ˈtrɪn.zɪk/

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Adjective

Positive intrinsic

Comparative more intrinsic

Superlative most intrinsic

1. $x$ is intrinsic to $y$ if $x$ is an important part of $y$. $y$ must always have $x$ as a part.
   • Synonym: inherent

   Being able to think is intrinsic to being human.

   Finding a way to stop being angry is intrinsic to the problem of making your life better.

   Food has intrinsic value, while gold only has value because other people want it.