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intrinsic meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of intrinsic at MeaningMonkey.org. intrinsic meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.INTRINSIC adjective
Definition of intrinsic (adjective)
- belonging to a thing by its very nature
- "form was treated as something intrinsic, as the very essence of the thing"- John Dewey
- synonyms: intrinsical
- antonym: extrinsic
- situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts
- "intrinsic muscles"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet