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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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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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 , inureWords nearby inhere
inharmonious, in harness, inhaul, in heat, inher., inhere, inherence, inherency, inherent, inherent immunity, inherently
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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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