~ (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).
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