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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.

Etymology

Origin of intrinsically

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

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Tonatiuh: Well, the two films are intrinsically connected.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

He emphasized the historical achievements of Africa and Africans, and noted how foolish it was for whites to see themselves as a chosen people and an intrinsically superior race.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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