Phrase guide

intrinsic value

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The real value of something, calculated with regard to an inherent, objective measure, which may not take into account its market value or face value.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: business, economics, finance, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

Non-relational or non-instrumental value, or the value something has in itself, for its own sake, or as such.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: intrinsieke waarde — economics: real value of something
  • Finnish: todellinen arvo — economics: real value of something
  • French: valeur intrinsèque — economics: real value of something
  • Galician: valor intrínseco — economics: real value of something
  • German: Eigenwert — economics: real value of something
  • Greek: εγγενής αξία (engenís axía) — economics: real value of something
  • Greek: αυταξία (aftaxía) — economics: real value of something
  • Italian: valore intrinseco — economics: real value of something
  • Norwegian Bokmål: egenverdi — economics: real value of something
  • Polish: wartość wewnętrzna — economics: real value of something
  • Portuguese: valor intrínseco — economics: real value of something
  • Finnish: itseisarvo — philosophy: non-relational or non-instrumental value
  • Finnish: ihmisarvo — philosophy: non-relational or non-instrumental value