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Belonging to the essential nature of something.

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intrinsic

The essay explores the intrinsic value of curiosity.
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For Nolan, the intrinsic pleasure of arranging shapes belonged to the activity itself, even when nobody offered a prize or public praise.
From Ambition and Practical Opportunity.
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