intrinsically
adverb/ɪnˈtrɪnsɪkli/
Frequency rank: #12,276 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that is essential or fundamental to the nature of something; inherently
Example sentence
Learning a new language is intrinsically rewarding, regardless of any external benefits it may bring.
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