intrinsic
adjective/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/
Frequency rank: #7,934 most common English word
Meaning
Belonging to the essential nature of something; inherent.
Example sentence
The scientist argued that the intrinsic value of clean water goes beyond its economic price.
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