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- pronunciation:
- ihn
trIn
sihk
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ihn
trIn
zihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
being essential to or of the nature of a thing; inherent.
Competition is intrinsic to sports.Sparkle is an intrinsic quality of a diamond.- synonyms:
- constitutional, essential, fundamental, inherent, innate, natural
- antonyms:
- extrinsic
- similar words:
- built-in, congenital, deep-rooted, deep-seated, elemental, immanent, inbred, native, organic, substantive, temperamental
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| related words: |
absolute, born, individual, intimate, peculiar, radical, specific |
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| derivation: |
intrinsically (adv.) |
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