[ adv ] with respect to its inherent nature <adv.all> this statement is interesting per se
Intrinsically \In*trin"sic*al*ly\, adv. Internally; in its nature; essentially; really; truly.
A lie is a thing absolutely and intrinsically evil. --South.
And, she added, "S&P's action signals another dark cloud over the state's gloomy financial picture." Banking economists are generally agreed, however, that California is intrinsically healthy and vibrant enough to rebound from its current downturn.
I have dress-clips in diamante and dangly Bakelite earrings - most of the materials are intrinsically inexpensive but it is the design that appeals. 'I have been collecting pieces from Garrard's One One Two collection for some time.
Some jobs and tasks are intrinsically satisfying.
Nor was there anything intrinsically unwise with the conviction that a smaller world population might help humanity. But he was determined to hold the line there.
There is no way to verify the chemical arms treaty, and "framework" agreements are intrinsically bad negotiating.
He had expressed the view that contraception and sterilization "are not intrinsically evil," and that "in certain circumstances," the church should allow divorce.
"They are intrinsically different.
The commission has not said that building more roads is 'intrinsically wrong' (as suggested by your leader, 'Misreading the road map' on October 27).
A similar call for protests last month ended in violence in which up to 100 people died. At the same, the opposition parties are intrinsically weak.
For example, there is sound zoological evidence to the effect that primates are intrinsically hierarchical animals; the most "natural" code of behavior of our species may well be the pecking order.
So great is US self-doubt that even the free trade agreement with Mexico stands on the verge of rejection. NAFTA must pass, not because it is that intrinsically important, which it is not, even to its participants.