SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
intrinsic
adjective
Belonging to the essential nature of something.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Belonging to essential nature
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Usage distinction
Return to topIntrinsic value belongs to the thing itself; ingrained instead describes something deeply established through time or habit.
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See intrinsic in use
The essay explores the intrinsic value of curiosity.
For Nolan, the intrinsic pleasure of arranging shapes belonged to the activity itself, even when nobody offered a prize or public praise.
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