inherent

American  

[in-her-uhnt, -heer-] / ɪnˈhɛr ənt, -ˈhɪər- /

adjective

1. existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering.

   an inherent distrust of strangers.

   Synonyms:

   ingrained, inbred, native, innate

2. Grammar. standing before a noun.

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inherent British  

/ ɪnˈhɪərənt, -ˈhɛr- /

adjective

1. existing as an inseparable part; intrinsic

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Related Words

See essential.

Other Word Forms

• inherently adverb
• noninherent adjective
• uninherent adjective

Etymology

Origin of inherent

First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin inhaerent- (stem of inhaerēns ), present participle of the verb inhaerēre inhere; -ent

Compare meaning

How does inherent compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• inherent vs. intrinsic

Example Sentences

However, he posited that the uptick in spending could be indicative of Amazon’s “inherent advantage in being able to retrofit existing AWS infrastructure,” meaning that the company could bring capacity online faster than its peers.

From MarketWatch

But Lau wonders whether Horses will be able to avoid conflict, due to their inherent independent natures.

From Los Angeles Times

“It made us comfortable with this concept of refreshing your inherent technology every five to 10 years.”

From The Wall Street Journal

With shadow-fleet voyages a key feature of the supply chain for Russian oil, greater international cooperation will be needed to protect seafarers from the inherent risks of maritime service.

From BBC

"My heart kind of just broke for her in that moment. But that's the inherent risk of this sport."

From Barron's

Related Words

• built-in
• constitutional
• deep-rooted
• deep-seated
• essential
• fundamental
• genetic
• implicit
• ingrained
• innate
• instinctive
• internal
• intrinsic
• latent
• natural