Used chiefly in computing and linguistics to denote a built-in function or fundamental element; usually occurs in the plural form "intrinsics" but singular is attested.

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intrinsicadjektiv

Belonging naturally; essential.

The intrinsic value of the painting was recognized by the art experts.

Situated wholly within or pertaining exclusively to the part on which it acts (chiefly of muscles, nerves, etc.).

The tongue’s intrinsic muscles allow it to change shape independently of the jaw.

intrinsicsubstantiv

A built-in operation or function supplied by hardware or a compiler, typically accessed directly in programming; usually used in the plural "intrinsics".

The developer accelerated the algorithm by calling CPU intrinsics.

An inherent quality, property, or characteristic of something; an essential feature.

Chemists study the intrinsics of a substance to understand its behavior under different conditions.