intrinsically

[ in-trin-sik-lee, -zik ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intrinsically¹

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

Example Sentences

Destruction of forests, and other wild places, she points out, is intrinsically linked to the climate crisis.

From BBC

He reasoned that, while physical objects like flesh and bone can be divided or merged together, consciousness is intrinsically different because it cannot be quantified.

From Salon

It uses the intrinsically female issue of abortion and turns it into an issue for men.

From Los Angeles Times

"At that point, the death of the child was so intrinsically linked to the abuse that we felt we had a strong case to say that he killed her."

From BBC

It’s a typical Springsteen answer – analytical, sincere, intrinsically linking his life to his music.

From BBC

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