intrinsically

American  

[in-trin-sik-lee, -zik] / ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk li, -zɪk /

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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Etymology

Origin of intrinsically

First recorded in 1545–55; intrinsic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )

Example Sentences

"The heart and lungs are intrinsically connected," Bharat explained.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

“The largest stocks are just safer,” Kritzman says—making them intrinsically well-diversified.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Sneaker culture is intrinsically tied to hip-hop, to Black culture, to progressive youth movements.

From Slate • Nov. 15, 2025

“It is intrinsically a part of who I am and I am a better mom to my stepsons and a better partner to my fiance because I get to do what I love.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

There is nothing intrinsically poisonous about endotoxin, but it must look awful, or feel awful, when sensed by cells.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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