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Synonyms
in·trin·sic (ĭn-trĭńzĭk, -sĭk)

[Middle English intrinsique, inner, from Old French intrinseque, from Late Latin intrīnsecus, inward, from Latin, inwardly.]

adjective 

  1. Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent.
  2. Anatomy Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles.

derivatives

in·trińsi·cal·ly
adverb