inhere

American  

[in-heer] / ɪnˈhɪər /

verb (used without object)

inheres, present (3rd person singular) inhered, past participle, past inhering present participle

1. 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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inhere British  

/ ɪnˈhɪə /

verb

1. to be an inseparable part (of)

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• preinhere
  verb (used without object)

Conjugated Forms

Present

• has inhered
  perfect 3rd person singular
• have inhered
  perfect
• is inhering
  progressive 3rd person singular
• am inhering
  progressive 1st person singular
• have been inhering
  perfect progressive
• are inhering
  progressive
• has been inhering
  perfect progressive 3rd person singular
• inheres
  singular 3rd person
• inhering
  participle

Past

• had inhered
  perfect
• was inhering
  progressive singular
• had been inhering
  perfect progressive
• were inhering
  progressive plural
• inhered
  simple
• inhered
  participle

Future

• will inhere
  simple
• will have inhered
  perfect
• will be inhering
  progressive
• will have been inhering
  perfect progressive

Etymology

Origin of inhere

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin inhaerēre, equivalent to in- in- ² + haerēre “to stick”

Explanation

To inhere is to be a permanent or essential part of something. A duty to do what's best for the American people inheres in the position of President of the United States. Since the 16th century, inhere has been used for qualities that are intrinsic to something or someone. These day's it's an extremely formal way to talk about inherent characteristics: "To him, extreme competitiveness inheres in human nature, but I disagree." In legal writing, inhere is used for rights that are connected to owning property.

Example Sentences

Inhere, in-hēr′, v.i. to stick fast: to remain firm in.—ns.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various