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

"OMB is an intrinsically powerful position, but it has almost never been wielded as such," Stern said.

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As the case unfolds, so does the reader’s understanding of how Jimmy and his growing family have become intrinsically bonded to the Orcadian people and land, rich with history and customs.

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His videos were part of the material we used to establish a pattern of the IDF's use of live fire to control crowds, an intrinsically lethal technique.

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Architecture and race are intrinsically linked in architect J. Yolande Daniels’ new exhibit, which explores the relationship between structure and discrimination in L.A.’s history.

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The department is proposing to exempt from the rule “professional, athletic, or entertainment occupations” that are intrinsically dangerous.

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