intrinsic

Universal Words adjective ~ (to sth) belonging to or part of the real nature of sth/sb: the intrinsic value of education * These tasks were repetitive, lengthy and lacking any intrinsic interest. * Small local shops are intrinsic to the town's character. compareEXTRINSIC intrinsically adverb: There is nothing intrinsically wrong with the idea (= it is good in itself but there may be outside circumstances which mean it is not suitable).