What is the meaning of intrinsic?

adjective

  • Belonging to a thing by its very nature."form was treated as something intrinsic, as the very essence of the thing- John Dewey
  • Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts.
    • usage: "intrinsic muscles"
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