intrinsic
adjectiveHow many syllables in intrinsic?
There are 3 syllables in the word intrinsic.How to pronounce intrinsic:
Definition of intrinsic:
- intrinsic (adjective):
- essential to the real nature of a thing
- belonging to a thing by its very nature.
- belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
Synonyms for intrinsic:
basic
built-in
central
congenital
constitutional
constitutive
distinctive
elemental
essential
fundamental
genuine
hereditary
immanent
inalienable
inborn
inbred
inbuilt
indigenous
ingrained
inherent
inherited
innate
inner
integral
internal
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Antonyms for intrinsic:
accidental
accomplished
acquired
added
adventitious
affected
appended
artificial
assumed
contracted
cosmetic
cultivated
developed
earned
experienced
extra
extraneous
extrinsic
fostered
incidental
learned
meditated
not included
nurtured
surface
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