What is the meaning of the word "intrinsic"?

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  1. belonging to a thing by its very nature copy to clipboard adjective
    • form was treated as something intrinsic, as the very essence of the thing John Dewey copy to clipboard
  2. situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts copy to clipboard adjective
    • intrinsic muscles copy to clipboard

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