Where does “intrinsic” come from?
Intrinsic comes from Middle French intrinsèque, from Latin intrinsecus, combining inter (between) and a form related to Latin volvere (to turn), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European welH- (to turn or roll).
intrinsic (English): Innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing...
Definitions
- Innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing...
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