intrinsic
part of speech
adjective (intrinsic) — formal
meaning for a pupil
(formal) Belonging to the real nature of something itself, not coming from outside: intrinsic value. tree →
sense in the lessons
In formal writing, maths (intrinsic properties), science and ethics; intrinsic motivation means doing something because you enjoy it, not for a reward. Phrases: intrinsic value, intrinsic motivation, intrinsic to.
examples
- Gold has intrinsic value, but paper money has value because people agree it does. tree →
- Kindness is intrinsic to her character. tree →
- Reading for fun gives intrinsic motivation. tree →
- Every person has intrinsic worth. tree →
- Risk is intrinsic to mountain climbing. tree →
- The coin's intrinsic value is less than its face value. tree →
- Even the iron claw hung inactive; as if knowing that it was no intrinsic part of what the attacking force wanted. tree →
note
Formal. Opposite: extrinsic (coming from outside). Adverb: intrinsically.
Trees and pragmatics
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