intrinsic

Meanings

• adjective

  Belonging to the essential nature of something, not added from outside.

  - "The intrinsic value of a work of art lies in its ability to evoke emotion."
  - "The intrinsic qualities of a diamond make it valuable."

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Antonyms

extrinsic

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Synonyms

essential , inherent , innate , proper to

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Variants

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intrinsic , intrinsic factor , intrinsic factors

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'intrinsecus', meaning 'inward' or 'within'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'intrinsic' was first used in the field of economics by Adam Smith in his book 'The Wealth of Nations' in 1776.

2. Intrinsic values are often contrasted with extrinsic values, which are values derived from external sources.

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1. Extrinsic value: The value of something derived from external sources, such as market price or social status.

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Quotes

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1. Yet despite the digital culture's endless celebrations of diversity … there is a certain mindless repetition "intrinsic" to the Internet, where ideas and software multiply a thousandfold with one click; where the lure of wider communication drives users toward an ultimate "interoperability" and, hence, toward an ultimate uniformity.

   - Julian Dibbell,{it}Harper's{/it},August 2001

2. He is the ideal courtier. His nobility is "intrinsic", and so he can drape himself in this purple cloak of tasteful modernity, make a cocktail of past and present, the cream of both.

   - Noah Charney,{it}The Art Thief{/it},2007

3. Subatomic particles have an "intrinsic" orientation known as spin, which can point in one of two directions, conventionally called "up" and "down."

   - Abraham Loeb,{it}Scientific American{/it},November 2006

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Culture

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Intrinsic has been used extensively in various fields such as philosophy, economics, and aesthetics. In philosophy, intrinsic value refers to the worth of an object or experience in itself, independent of any external factors. In economics, intrinsic value is the true or inherent value of an asset, as opposed to its market value. In aesthetics, intrinsic value refers to the inherent qualities or attributes of a work of art that make it valuable.

How to Memorize "intrinsic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an object with its inherent qualities and values, without any external influences.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'intrinsic' with the concept of inherent or essential qualities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Inside is where it truly lies' to remember the meaning of intrinsic.

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