intrinsically
adverb
in·trin·si·cal·ly
in-ˈtrin-zi-k(ə-)lē 
-ˈtrin(t)-si-
: in an intrinsic manner : by natural character : in itself
an intrinsically difficult language
intrinsically evil/valuable
The media do not have to go along with the pretense that there is something intrinsically virtuous about a movement with no leaders.—
David Carr
David CarrWhile etymologies of such terms are intrinsically interesting, they can also serve one of the aims of critical pedagogies …—Jennifer Beech
Jennifer BeechEnvironmentalists have tended to treat big buildings as intrinsically wasteful, because large amounts of energy are expended in their construction, and because the buildings place intensely localized stresses on sewers, power lines, and water systems.—David Owen
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he's worked hard to be good at baseball, as he's not intrinsically athletic
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John Fabbricatore, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2025
At Hidden Barn, her title is now master blender, so she is intrinsically involved in blending together the various barrels of bourbon that were distilled at the Neeley Family Distillery.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
According to these people, the Menendez brothers have been intrinsically involved in rehabilitation programs and projects to care for disabled inmates and improve life inside for staff and convicts.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The conversation around money is undergoing a radical transformation, with many now demanding more transparent discussions about finances, recognizing that economic wellness is intrinsically linked to mental and physical health.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Intrinsically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrinsically. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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