intrinsic
Belonging naturally as an essential part
Examples
In a meeting
“Quality is intrinsic to our brand identity.”
Over coffee
“Risk is intrinsic to any adventure sport.”
Why this word
inherent
Intrinsic emphasizes belonging to essential nature, while inherent is slightly less emphatic about essence
internal
Intrinsic means essential to the nature of something, while internal only means inside
natural
Intrinsic specifies belonging to fundamental nature, while natural can mean merely unforced or common
Usage tip
Use when something is an inseparable, natural part of something else, not added externally
Etymology
Latin: intrinsecus (inward, internal)
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