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intrinsic

[in-trin-sik, -zik] / ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk /
ADJECTIVE
basic, inborn
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deep-seated elemental inherent innate peculiar underlying
WEAK
built-in central congenital connate constitutional constitutive essential fundamental genuine hereditary inbred indwelling inmost intimate material native natural particular real true
Antonyms
STRONGEST
acquired extrinsic learned
WEAK
accidental incidental

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The findings, published in Nature Communications, show that measuring the OAM of two entangled photons reveals an intrinsic topology, a fundamental feature of the entanglement itself.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Luria thinks all that is piquing the curiosity of value investors, who buy stocks they believe are trading at a discount to their intrinsic worth.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

With Occidental stock above $60, those warrants now have intrinsic value.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The economic consequences are not an accidental byproduct of this conflict, they are an intrinsic aspect of the war.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

In addition, there is an intrinsic relationship in the discrimination of phonemic sounds and musical sounds for children learning to read.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin