Intrínseca (en. Intrinsic)

/in'tɾinseka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is inherent or essentially belongs to an object or subject.
The intrinsic beauty of the artwork is undeniable.
La belleza intrínseca de la obra de arte es innegable.
Indicates a quality that does not depend on external factors.
The intrinsic value of a diamond lies in its purity and rarity.
El valor intrínseco de un diamante radica en su pureza y rareza.
Describes characteristics that are an integral and fundamental part of something.
Love is an intrinsic emotion of human beings.
El amor es una emoción intrínseca al ser humano.

Etymology

From Latin 'intrinsecus', which means 'on the inside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

intrinsic value
Value that an object has in itself, without considering external factors.
valor intrínseco
intrinsic beauty
Beauty that is perceived without the need for adornments or external conditions.
belleza intrínseca
intrinsic characteristics
Characteristics that are an essential part of an object or subject.
características intrínsecas

Related Words

intrinsic
That which is proper or inherent to something.
intrínseco
essential
That which is fundamental or necessary for the existence of something.
esencial
inherent
That which is united or derived from the nature of something.
inherente

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to something that is completely natural or authentic.
That authenticity that girl has is intrinsic.
Esa autenticidad que tiene esa chica es intrínseca.