C2adverbformalscienceacademic
US/ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that belongs to the basic nature of something
In context
Technology is not intrinsically good or bad; it depends on how we use it.
Human health is intrinsically linked to the health of the environment.
Some scientists argue that the climate system is intrinsically unpredictable.
Words that go with intrinsically
adverb + adjective
- intrinsically linkedPoverty and pollution are often intrinsically linked.
- intrinsically motivatedIntrinsically motivated students learn because they enjoy it.
- intrinsically valuableMany believe nature is intrinsically valuable, not just useful.
- intrinsically dangerousNuclear power is not intrinsically dangerous if it is well managed.
- intrinsically difficultPredicting earthquakes is intrinsically difficult.