/ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
in·trin·sic AW
BrE /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
NAmE /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
BrE /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/
NAmE /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/
belonging to or part of the real nature of sth/sb
the intrinsic value of education
These tasks were repetitive, lengthy and lacking any intrinsic interest.
~ to sth
Small local shops are intrinsic to the town’s character.
➡ compare extrinsic
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in·trin·sic·al·ly AW
BrE /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪkli/
NAmE /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪkli/
BrE /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪkli/
NAmE /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪkli/
There is nothing intrinsically wrong with the idea (= it is good in itself but there may be outside circumstances which mean it is not suitable).