PsychologyAcademic Word List
intrinsic
adjective
Definition
Belonging naturally to something; inherent, not influenced by external factors.
In a sentence
“Children who read for pleasure demonstrate intrinsic motivation that sustains long-term learning.”
Synonyms
inherentbuilt-innatural
Common collocations
- intrinsic motivation
- intrinsic value
- intrinsic reward
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noun
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