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Intrinsic
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Simple meaning
What does Intrinsic mean?
Intrinsic means naturally part of something.
Dictionary definition
Belonging naturally to something as an important part of what it is.
Example sentences
Intrinsic in a sentence
easy
Curiosity is an intrinsic part of learning.
medium
The story showed the intrinsic value of kindness.
hard
Intrinsic qualities come from within something rather than from outside rewards.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
externalComing from outside.
addedPut in later rather than naturally present.
Word family
Intrinsic word family
Base word
intrinsic
adjective
intrinsic
Base form.
adverb
intrinsically
In a way that belongs naturally to something.
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Practice 1
What does intrinsic mean?
Intrinsic means naturally part of something.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to intrinsic?
Inherent is close in meaning to intrinsic in this context.
Practice 3
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This sentence uses intrinsic with its correct meaning.
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