intrinsic
/in-TRIN-zik/adjectivebelonging naturally; essential to the thing itself
“Curiosity has intrinsic value beyond any grade.”
- Synonyms
- inherent, innate, essential
- Antonyms
- extrinsic, acquired
- Memory hook
- intrinsecus (inwardly): built into the thing.
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