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intrinsics

intrinsics is the plural of intrinsic.

Meaning of intrinsic

Noun

intrinsic (plural intrinsics)

  1. A built-in function that is implemented directly by the compiler, without any intermediate call to a library.
    • SIMD intrinics
  2. 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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Questions about intrinsics

What is intrinsics the plural of?
Intrinsics is the plural of intrinsic.

Words near intrinsics in the dictionary

  1. intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells
  2. intrinsicalness
  3. intrinsick
  4. intrinsicness
  5. intrinsicoid
  6. intrinsics
  7. intrinsify
  8. intriptyline
  9. intro
  10. intro-
  11. intro.

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