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INTRINSICAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Belonging to a thing by its very nature

Example:

form was treated as something intrinsic, as the very essence of the thing

Synonyms:

intrinsic; intrinsical

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Adjectives

Similar:

built-in; constitutional; inbuilt; inherent; integral (existing as an essential constituent or characteristic)

inner; internal; intimate (innermost or essential)

Also:

inalienable; unalienable (incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another)

essential (basic and fundamental)

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