intrinsically

adverb
UK: /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪkli/
US: /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪkli/

  1. Belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing.

    1. Gold is intrinsically valuable because it is rare.
    2. Art is intrinsically rewarding and promotes creative thinking which benefits society.

  2. In an essential or natural way; by its very nature.

    1. This job is intrinsically interesting to me.
    2. The problem is intrinsically linked to economic inequality and social mobility.

Synonyms

essentially naturally fundamentally

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intrinsically" in English means: Belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing., In an essential or natural way; by its very nature..

The phonetic transcription of "intrinsically" is /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪkli/ in British English and /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪkli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intrinsically": essentially, naturally, fundamentally.

Example usage of "intrinsically": "Gold is intrinsically valuable because it is rare.". More examples on the page.