intrinsic

Definition of Intrinsic in English :

1. intrinsic, intrinsical

belonging to a thing by its very nature

Example Sentences:
'form was treated as something intrinsic, as the very essence of the thing'

2. intrinsic

situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts

Example Sentences:
'intrinsic muscles'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Intrinsic

adjective

1.

of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent

2. anatomy

situated within or peculiar to a part

intrinsic muscles

adjective

1.

belonging to the real nature of a thing; not dependent on external circumstances; essential; inherent

2. Anatomy

located within, or exclusively of, a part

adj.

1. Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent.

2. Anatomy Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles.