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intrinsically

/ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli/
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Adjective:intrinsic
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• adverb

1

In an essential, natural, or inherent manner; by its very nature, independent of external factors.

Example

"Curiosity is intrinsically linked to the human desire to explore and understand the natural world."

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• Rhymes for intrinsically

• Nearby Words

intriguing
intriguingly
intrinsic
intrinsically
intro
introduce
introducer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'intrinsic' plus the suffix '-ally'; 'intrinsic' derives from Late Latin 'intrinsecus', meaning 'inwardly' or 'on the inside', from 'intra' (within) and 'secus' (alongside).

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