Definitions for intrinsic

intrinsic in·trin·sic

Spelling: [in-trin-sik, -zik]
IPA: /ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk/

Intrinsic is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 111 anagrams from letters in intrinsic (ciiinnrst).

Definitions for intrinsic

adjective

  1. belonging to a thing by its very nature:
  2. Anatomy. (of certain muscles, nerves, etc.) belonging to or lying within a given part.

Origin of intrinsic

1480-90; Medieval Latin intrinsecus inward (adj.), Latin (adv.), equivalent to intrin- (int(e)r-, as in interior + -im adv. suffix) + secus beside, derivative of

Examples for intrinsic

Through this, an active role is given to the spectator, who has inadvertently become an intrinsic part of the artwork.

It is not for their intrinsic value; but because they are means of distinction to him.

As a jazz lover, I want people to embrace the music for its intrinsic qualities, not its symbolic resonance.

I cannot consent to pay for a privilege where I have intrinsic right.

You think, then, that its intrinsic value alone might have prompted the theft?

However, they have to have intrinsic and distinctive qualities.

They do not reflect any intrinsic or insurmountable military advantage.

But where is the evidence of an intrinsic holiness in these buildings?

He would then know, if not their intrinsic worth, at least their market value.

It continues to be the official position that “being open to life” is “an intrinsic requirement of married love.”

Word Value for intrinsic
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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