intrinsic
Intermediate/ɪnˈtrɪn.sɪk/
- adjective
- Naturally part of something
intrinsic in a sentence
- “Curiosity is intrinsic to humans.”
- “The intrinsic value of a gem.”
- “The intrinsic brightness of a star.”
What does “intrinsic” mean?
intrinsic (adjective) means naturally part of something. It is pronounced /ɪnˈtrɪn.sɪk/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "intrinsic" mean?
- intrinsic (adjective) means: Naturally part of something
- How do you pronounce "intrinsic"?
- "intrinsic" is pronounced /ɪnˈtrɪn.sɪk/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "intrinsic" in a sentence?
- Here is "intrinsic" used in a sentence: Curiosity is intrinsic to humans.
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