INTRINSIC Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

intrinsic

adjective

in-ˈtrin-zik

Definition of intrinsic

as in inherent

being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong

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Recent Examples of intrinsic Because the short strikes (11/17) are narrower than the long strikes (10/18), a massive directional move will cause the short options' intrinsic value to expand faster than the long options can offset it in the short term. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Late hours and quick eats are intrinsic to Jawnie’s owners, both of whom grew up in Pennsylvania before moving to Denver and launching their rental business in 2019. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026 This allowed the team to link the performance difference to the intrinsic properties of the molecules rather than the amount of available surface. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 In its proxy statement, Oracle told investors the fact that Ellison and the co-CEOs’ options had no intrinsic value means the plan is working as intended. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intrinsic

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Miller makes the statistical adjustments required to nail the probabilities inherent in the prices.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Curic and his team have dialed down the caricature and delivered elegance to go with the innate drama of the vehicle, which is less obviously in hock to downforce or to the cooling demands inherent with other McLarens.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of inherent

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For the technology leader responsible for keeping essential services running, these details provide a basis for assessing what protections exist and what happens in an extreme scenario.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Beginning in October 2023, the convention center also reportedly implemented additional new bird-safe measures, including closing drapes and blinds overnight and turning off non-essential exterior lights.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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