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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intrinsically¹

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

Example Sentences

These two Chelsea players are grouped together because they were both signed in 2023, seven months apart, and their success is intrinsically linked.

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With enough computing power, even jobs that seem intrinsically human, such as a therapist, could be done better by machines, he concludes.

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“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.”

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She resisted the temptation to make the lyrics more explicitly autobiographical, reasoning that grief and heartache are intrinsically linked.

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Social interactions prompt the brain to release “rewarding chemicals,” which is why engaging with others feels intrinsically pleasurable rather than burdensome.

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