intrinsic
[ in-trin-sik, -zik ]
/ ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk /
adjective
belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring.
Anatomy. (of certain muscles, nerves, etc.) belonging to or lying within a given part.
Words nearby intrinsic
Sometimes in·trin·si·cal.
Origin of intrinsic
1480–90; < Medieval Latin intrinsecus inward (adj.), Latin (adv.), equivalent to intrin- (int(e)r-, as in interior + -im adv. suffix) + secus beside, derivative of sequī to follow
SYNONYMS FOR intrinsic
OTHER WORDS FROM intrinsic
in·trin·si·cal·ly, adverbWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH intrinsic
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British Dictionary definitions for intrinsically
intrinsic
intrinsical
/ (ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent
anatomy situated within or peculiar to a partintrinsic muscles
Derived forms of intrinsic
intrinsically, adverbWord Origin for intrinsic
C15: from Late Latin intrinsecus from Latin, inwardly, from intrā within + secus alongside; related to sequī to follow
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Medical definitions for intrinsically
intrinsic
[ ĭn-trĭn′zĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing.
Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles.
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