intrinsically
UK[ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kəl.i]US[ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kəl.i]
adv
in a way that is an essential and basic part of something
adv
in a way that belongs to or is part of the real nature of something
Morpheme Breakdown
in
trinsic
ally
in
not
trinsic
inner
ally
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word "intrinsically" originates from the late latin term intrinsecus, meaning "inwardly" or "on the inside." this term itself is a compound of the latin preposition intra ("within") and secus ("beside" or "following"), suggesting the concept of something being inherent from within, as opposed to coming from an external source. the english word "intrinsic" was formed by adding the latin-derived suffix "-ic" to a stem based on this root, creating an adjective meaning "belonging to the essential nature of a thing." the adverb "intrinsically" then developed by appending the common adverbial suffix "-ally," completing its grammatical function to describe an action performed in an inherent, essential manner.
Analysis
Structure: in (not) + trinsic (inner) + ally (adverb suffix)
- in: latin origin, a prefix meaning "not" or "in, within".
- trinsic: from latin intrinsecus (inwardly, on the inside), derived from intra (within) and secus (beside, following).
- ally: from latin -alis via old french, an adverbial suffix meaning "in a manner of".
Examples
the diamond is not intrinsically valuable; its worth is culturally assigned.
she believed that people were intrinsically good.
the design is intrinsically flawed and cannot be easily fixed.