intrinsic
/ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/adjective
Innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.
Example sentences
- “You can acquire the fire-resistance intrinsic by eating dragon meat.”
- “the intrinsic merit of an action”
Featured as word of the day on August 31, 2028.
Related words
introspectionA looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states.intrigueA complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.introspectiveExamining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself.intricateHaving a great deal of fine detail or complexity.intuitionImmediate cognition without the use of conscious rational processes.intrepidFearless; bold; brave.