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AWL Sublist 10 · Academic Word
intrinsic
/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/ Syllables: in·trin·sic
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Belonging naturally to something; essential and not dependent on external factors.
Synonyms
inherent
innate
essential
Antonyms
extrinsic
acquired
Translations
intrinsic in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
جوهري، أصيل
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
شيء ينتمي إلى طبيعة الشيء نفسه ولا يمكن فصله عنه، جزء أساسي منه.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Intrinsic means belonging naturally to something, not added from outside. Psychologists study intrinsic motivation when learners pursue knowledge for its own sake.
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Memory TipIntrinsic stays inside — value or qualities that belong within the thing itself.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The lecture explored intrinsic motivation among learners who chose topics without external rewards.
Some philosophers treat dignity as an intrinsic value that does not depend on market prices.
Chemists study intrinsic properties of materials measured under controlled laboratory conditions.
Word Families & Pronunciation
intrinsic
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adverb | intrinsically |
| noun | intrinsicness |
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