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intrinsically

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[in-trin-sik-lee, -zik] / ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk li, -zɪk /

adverb

  1. by nature; as a necessary or inseparable element or quality.

    As intrinsically social beings, humans cannot achieve even basic survival without connecting and forming relationships with others.

Etymology

Origin of intrinsically

First recorded in 1545–55; intrinsic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )

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