intrinsically

adverb

in-ˈtrin-zi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce intrinsically (audio)
Definition of intrinsicallynext
as in inherently
by natural character or ability he's worked hard to be good at baseball, as he's not intrinsically athletic

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Recent Examples of intrinsically There are certain foods and ingredients that are intrinsically tied to the history and culture of their region. — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 The popularity of Lourdes is intrinsically linked to Bernadette Soubirous. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Apart from the psychological impact of that extra digit on US voters, there’s nothing intrinsically special about the $100 threshold. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Billy responds that these personal revelations are intrinsically part of the work, and that their collaboration has already begun. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intrinsically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsically
  1. inherently
  2. fundamentally
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  • Yet sports is inherently global, and attractive businesses may be headquartered in Europe, Canada, Australia, Latin America or Asia.
    — Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • To be sure, a bit of polyester here and there is not inherently bad, especially in outdoor or athletic gear.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of inherently
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  • Fortunately, decades of research have fundamentally changed what is possible.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The film conceives of a universe ruled by blind luck, fundamentally indifferent to human suffering and moral comeuppance.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of fundamentally

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“Intrinsically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsically. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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