intrinsically

Definitions

In an essential or natural way; belonging to the fundamental nature of something.

In a way that is inherent or internal, rather than dependent on external factors.

Examples

Human beings are intrinsically motivated to seek knowledge and understanding.

The value of a diamond is not intrinsically tied to its utility, but rather to its scarcity.

She believed that kindness is intrinsically linked to true strength of character.

Synonyms

inherently naturally fundamentally essentially innately basically genuinely

Antonyms

extrinsically superficially externally accidentally acquiredly incidentally outwardly