inhere

[ in-heer ]
/ ɪnˈhɪər /
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verb (used without object), in·hered, in·her·ing.

to exist permanently and inseparably in, as a quality, attribute, or element; belong intrinsically; be inherent: the advantages that inhere in a democratic system.

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Origin of inhere

1580–90; < Latin inhaerēre, equivalent to in- in-2 + haerēre to stick

OTHER WORDS FROM inhere

pre·in·here, verb (used without object), pre·in·hered, pre·in·her·ing.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH inhere

inhere inure

Words nearby inhere

inhambane, inharmonic, inharmonious, inhaul, inher., inhere, inherence, inherency, inherent, inherent immunity, inherit
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Words related to inhere

reside, be, lie, repose, exist, rest, dwell, subsist, abide

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British Dictionary definitions for inhere

inhere
/ (ɪnˈhɪə) /

verb

(intr foll by in) to be an inseparable part (of)

Word Origin for inhere

C16: from Latin inhaerēre to stick in, from haerēre to stick
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