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Intrinsic vs Constitutional - What's the difference?

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Intrinsic is a related term of constitutional.


As adjectives the difference between intrinsic and constitutional

is that intrinsic is innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential while constitutional is relating to a legal or political constitution.

As nouns the difference between intrinsic and constitutional

is that intrinsic is a built-in function that is implemented directly by the compiler, without any intermediate call to a library while constitutional is a walk that is taken regularly for good health and wellbeing.

intrinsic

English

(Intrinsic and extrinsic properties)

Alternative forms

* intrinsick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.
  • the intrinsic value of gold or silver
    the intrinsic merit of an action
  • * I. Taylor
  • He was better qualified than they to estimate justly the intrinsic value of Grecian philosophy and refinement.
  • Situated, produced, secreted in, or coming from inside an organ, tissue, muscle or member.
  • Antonyms

    * extrinsic

    Derived terms

    * * * * *

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A built-in function that is implemented directly by the compiler, without any intermediate call to a library.
  • An ability possessed by a character and not requiring any external equipment.
  • You can acquire the fire-resistance intrinsic by eating dragon meat.

    constitutional

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Relating to a legal or political constitution.
  • a constitutional right
    constitutional reforms
  • Conforming to a legal or political constitution.
  • Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the structure of body or mind.
  • a constitutional infirmity
    constitutional ardour or dullness
  • For the benefit of one's constitution or health.
  • a constitutional walk

    Antonyms

    * (conforming) unconstitutional

    Derived terms

    * constitutionality * preconstitutional

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A walk that is taken regularly for good health and wellbeing.