C2adjectiveformalacademicpsychology
US/ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk/
UK/ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk/
belonging to the basic nature of something, rather than coming from outside
In context
Students with intrinsic motivation keep learning even when there are no grades.
The author argues that education has intrinsic value, not just economic benefits.
Risk is intrinsic to any new business, however carefully it is planned.
Words that go with intrinsic
adjective + noun
- intrinsic valueArt has intrinsic value, whether or not it makes money.
- intrinsic motivationRewards can weaken intrinsic motivation over time.
- intrinsic partDebate is an intrinsic part of university life.
- intrinsic qualityThe intrinsic quality of the work matters more than its price.
- intrinsic worthEvery person has intrinsic worth, regardless of exam results.
adjective + preposition
- intrinsic toMaking mistakes is intrinsic to learning a language.