intrinsic

形容词 intrinsic:

1. belonging to a thing by its very nature- John Dewey
   同义词：intrinsical
2. situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts

1. The intrinsic value of a coin is the value of the metal it is made of.
   一枚钱币的内在价值是造这枚钱币的金属的价值。
2. Something of no intrinsic remedial value that is used to appease or reassure another.
   安慰的话，宽心的话某些没有内在补救作用的东西，仅仅用来安慰他人
3. Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; intrinsic.
   固有的作为一种基本成份或典型特征而存在的; 内在的

in.trin.sic

adj.（形容词）
Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent.
本质的：属于或关于事物的本质特征的；固有的
Anatomy Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles.
【解剖学】 内部的：位于或只属于作用于自身的器官或身体部分的。用指神经和肌肉

来源：
Middle English intrinsique [inner]
中古英语 intrinsique [向内的]
from Old French intrinseque
源自 古法语 intrinseque
from Late Latin intronsecus [inward]
源自 后期拉丁语 intronsecus [向内]
from Latin [inwardly] * see en
源自 拉丁语 [在内部的] *参见 en

【引伸】
intrin.sically
adv.（副词）