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Intrinsic

noun
/ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/
Word Frequency: 10.4

Definitions

1.nounA built-in function that is implemented directly by the compiler, without any intermediate call to a library.
2.nounAn ability possessed by a character and not requiring any external equipment.
"You can acquire the fire-resistance intrinsic by eating dragon meat."
3.adjectiveInnate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.
"the intrinsic merit of an action"
4.adjective(of a body part) Situated, produced, secreted in, or coming from inside an organ, tissue, muscle or member.

Synonyms

essentialinherentinnateproper toinbuiltconstitutionalintrinsicalinnerbuilt-inintegralintimateinternal

Antonyms

extrinsic

Rhymes With

extrinsicbeen sickwincek
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