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intrinsically


Meanings
  • adjective

    Belonging to the inherent or essential nature of something; inborn or innate.

  • adjective

    Relating to or being a property or quality that is inherent or essential to a thing or person.


Pronunciation




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Rhymes
Words rhyming with intrinsically
intensively , extensively , comprehensively
Variants
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intrinsically
Etymology
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From the Latin intrinsecus, meaning 'inward, inmost'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'intrinsic value' is often used in economics to refer to the value of something for its own sake, rather than for its usefulness or exchange value.

  2. Intrinsically is an antonym for 'extrinsic', which refers to something that is derived from the outside or external to a thing.


Related Concepts
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  1. Innate: Relating to or being a quality or ability that one is born with and not acquired.

  2. Essential: Relating to or being a necessary component or characteristic.


Culture
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Intrinsically has been used in various literary works to describe characters or situations that possess certain inherent qualities or traits. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', Raskolnikov is described as having an intrinsic sense of guilt and remorse.

How to Memorize "intrinsically"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a seed growing into a tree, representing the inherent or intrinsic qualities that are present since its inception.

  2. associate

    - Link the word 'intrinsically' with the word 'essence' to remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Intrinsically is inborn, not something that's borrowed'.


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