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intrinsic

[in-trin-sik, -zik] / ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk /


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“Gen Z” implies something intrinsic about the people.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

"This quantification of the economic value that these things provide is only additive to the inherent intrinsic conservation value that all life on Earth has."

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

He emphasized the importance of identifying stocks of companies that are priced below the Diamond Hill team’s estimates of intrinsic value.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Because these explosions reach nearly the same intrinsic brightness, astronomers use them as "standard candles": by comparing their actual brightness with how bright they appear from Earth, researchers can calculate their distance.

From Science Daily Jun. 29, 2026

While others might find it stifling, I like the storybook quality intrinsic to village life.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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