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.

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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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