intrinsic

• Diz-se de qualidade que é essencial e própria da natureza de algo, não dependendo de fatores externos.

Describes a quality that is essential and inherent to the nature of something, not dependent on external factors.

1. Belonging naturallyC1formal

   Belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing; inherent.

   Intrínseco

   • The intrinsic value of the painting is not just its market price.
   • She has an intrinsic sense of fairness.
   • The design has intrinsic flaws that cannot be fixed.

   Sinônimosbuilt-incongenitalessentialimmanentinborninherentinnatenative

   Antônimosacquiredadventitiousexternalextrinsicforeign

2. Essential or fundamentalC1formal

   Relating to the basic and essential nature of something.

   Intrínseco

   • There is an intrinsic link between exercise and health.
   • The intrinsic beauty of the landscape moved him deeply.
   • The problem is intrinsic to the system itself.

   Sinônimosbasiccongenitalconstitutiveelementalessentialfundamentalinborninherentinnatenative

   Antônimosaccidentalacquiredextrinsicincidentalinessentialsecondary