26984 words

intrinsic

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing:

Examples:

works of little intrinsic value/interest
Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum.
2
basic to a thing, being an important part of making it what it is:

Examples:

Each human being has intrinsic dignity and worth.
3
being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing:

Examples:

intrinsic to sth Design is intrinsic to every product.
an intrinsic part/element of sth Stay-at-home mothers are an intrinsic part of the family finances.
Graduates are attracted to jobs that have intrinsic interest.

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