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Belonging to what something is in itself, with uses ranging from everyday qualities and motivation to material properties, finance, anatomy, and geometry.
Examples The defect changed an otherwise intrinsic optical property.
In differential geometry, an intrinsic metric defines distances on a manifold.
A margin of safety compares price with intrinsic value.
The company's patents may add to its intrinsic worth.
Computer graphics systems often estimate intrinsic properties of surfaces.
Similar words fundamental
built-in
fundamental value
true value
natural inherent
personal
inherent
inherent
natural Meanings Examples The intrinsic beauty of the landscape captivated the hikers.
Her intrinsic kindness made her popular among colleagues.
The intrinsic value of honesty cannot be overstated.
An intrinsic part of the culture is respect for elders.
The plan had an intrinsic flaw that everyone overlooked.
The work has little intrinsic interest without the historical context.
Similar words inherent
innate
built-in
fundamental
essential
natural inborn
core Examples Children often show intrinsic motivation when they play for the joy of it.
The course encouraged intrinsic interest in science.
Intrinsic rewards can make practice feel meaningful.
His intrinsic motivation faded when every task became a competition.
Reading for pleasure is a clear example of intrinsic motivation.
The study compared intrinsic and extrinsic reasons for learning.
Similar words internal
self-driven
self-motivated
inherent
natural personal
Examples The intrinsic conductivity of the semiconductor changes with doping.
Scientists measured the intrinsic resistance of the material.
The intrinsic hardness of diamond makes it useful for cutting tools.
The defect changed an otherwise intrinsic optical property.
The intrinsic color of the pigment remains stable in sunlight.
Researchers studied the intrinsic elasticity of the polymer.
Similar words inherent
essential
built-in
fundamental
internal
native
characteristic
Examples Investors assess the intrinsic value of a stock before buying.
The company's patents may add to its intrinsic worth.
Option pricing models separate intrinsic value from time value.
A bond's intrinsic value can be estimated from its cash flows.
Analysts argued that the asset's intrinsic value exceeded its market price.
A margin of safety compares price with intrinsic value.
Similar words fundamental value
underlying value
real worth
true value
fair value
Examples The hand's intrinsic muscles control fine finger movements.
Foot intrinsic muscles support the arch during walking.
Physical therapy can strengthen weakened intrinsic muscles.
Surgeons must avoid damaging the intrinsic muscles during repair.
Athletes train the foot's intrinsic muscles to improve balance.
The intrinsic muscles of the tongue help shape speech sounds.
Similar words internal
contained
within the part
local
intra-organ
Examples Gaussian curvature is an intrinsic property of a surface.
Einstein's theory uses intrinsic properties of spacetime.
In differential geometry, an intrinsic metric defines distances on a manifold.
The intrinsic dimension of a dataset can be lower than its ambient dimension.
Computer graphics systems often estimate intrinsic properties of surfaces.
Intrinsic geometry lets the problem be solved without choosing an embedding.
Similar words internal
coordinate-free
embedding-independent
inherent
native
structural
Etymology From Old French intrinseque , from Latin intrinsecus , meaning "inwardly" or "on the inside".
FAQ What does intrinsic mean?
Intrinsic means belonging to the essential nature of something, not added from outside.
What is the opposite of intrinsic ?
The usual opposite is extrinsic , meaning external or coming from outside.
Intrinsic is normally an adjective. Phrases such as intrinsic value or intrinsic property need a noun after it.
What does intrinsic value mean?
Intrinsic value is an estimate of real worth, often based on fundamentals rather than market price.
What is intrinsic motivation ?
Intrinsic motivation is motivation that comes from enjoyment or interest in the activity itself.
What are intrinsic muscles?
Intrinsic muscles are located within the body part or organ they move, such as many small muscles of the hand.
What is an intrinsic property in science?
An intrinsic property belongs to the material or system itself, not to impurities, sample shape, or outside conditions.
Where does intrinsic come from?
Intrinsic comes through French from Latin intrinsecus , meaning "inwardly" or "on the inside".
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