intrinsic

From Wiktionary

intrinsic is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

[change] Adjective

Positive intrinsic

Comparative more intrinsic

Superlative most intrinsic

1. x is intrinsic to y if x is an important part of y. y must always have x as a part.

   Being able to think is intrinsic to being human.

   Finding a way to stop being angry is intrinsic to the problem of making your life better.

   Food has intrinsic value, while gold only has value because other people want it.

[change] Synonym

• inherent