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

In a ruling, Mr Justice Choudhury refused the injunction bid, stating Mr Rosindell's case was "intrinsically weak" and that he "ought to have realised that he had surrendered his right to occupy" his office.

From BBC

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

From Science Daily

"In principle, this triangular lattice network of properly chosen lanthanide moments can cause a special kind of intrinsically quantum disordered state to arise," Wilson said.

From Science Daily

"Michael is still intrinsically linked because he credits the boys' club with so much that was positive about his childhood," he said.

From BBC

"Does that leak into the defence industry? I'd say yes, it's intrinsically linked."

From BBC

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