Synonyms of intrinsic
27 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for intrinsic is inherent. Other synonyms of intrinsic are integral, essential, radical, immanent and congenital. The opposite of intrinsic is external.
Synonyms and similar words for intrinsic
adjectiveInnate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.
- essentialBeing in the basic form; showing its essence.
- inherentNaturally as part or consequence of something.
- innate
- proper to
- connate
- connatural
- congenitalOf a trait or a disease, present since birth.
- inborn
- inbred
- indigenous
- ingeniteInnate, inborn.
- native
- natural
- to the manner bornFamiliar or adapted as if from birth with a specified custom, behavior, accouterment, etc.; naturally suited to it.
- unlearned
- unlearnt
- congenite obsoleteCongenital.
- genetous archaicCongenital.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- built-in
- immanentNaturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; intrinsic.
- resident
- inbuiltExisting as an essential constituent; built-in; inherent; integral.
- infused
- ingrained
- integralConstituting a whole together with other parts or factors; not omittable or removable.
- inwrought figuratively
- radicalPertaining to the basic or intrinsic nature of something.
Opposite of intrinsic
adjectiveInnate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.
Meaning of intrinsic
- adjective Innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.
- adjective Situated, produced, secreted in, or coming from inside an organ, tissue, muscle or member.
- adjective Built-in.
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Questions about synonyms of intrinsic
- What is another word for intrinsic?
- Intrinsic has 27 synonyms on Word.ws, such as inherent, integral, essential, radical, immanent, congenital, natural and inbuilt.
- What is the opposite of intrinsic?
- The opposite of intrinsic is external. Other antonyms of intrinsic are foreign.
- What does intrinsic mean?
- Intrinsic means innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.
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