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inherent

[ in-her-uhnt, -heer- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

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
Grammar. standing before a noun.

inherent

/ ɪnˈhɪərənt; -ˈhɛr- /

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

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Despite the inherent risk, the president decided the mission was crucial.

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She must be freed through the progress of Liberal ideas in France and Germany—not by her own inherent energies.

This fear of the invisible world, so inherent in simple natures, has been implanted for a wise purpose.

She knew she possessed them, because they were inherent, inseparable with her being.

Religion is, therefore, not political in origin; it is an inherent part of existence.

Meanwhile it was this foolish habit—nothing more—that undermined the inherent firmness of his nature.

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