As an adjective intrinsic
is innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.
As a noun intrinsic
is a built-in function that is implemented directly by the compiler, without any intermediate call to a library.
As a numeral tri is
three.
As a preposition tri is
through.
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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
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Related terms
* intrinsicality
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.
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tri English
Noun
(chiefly, attributive) triathlon
- a tri bike
- a tri suit
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