inherent

[ in-heer-uhnt, -her- ]
/ ɪnˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr- /
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adjective

existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers.
Grammar. standing before a noun.

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Origin of inherent

1570–80; < Latin inhaerent- (stem of inhaerēns), present participle of inhaerēre to inhere; see -ent

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Words nearby inherent

inhaul, inher., inhere, inherence, inherency, inherent, inherent immunity, inherit, inheritable, inheritance, inheritance tax
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Words related to inherent

latent, innate, constitutional, built-in, internal, essential, natural, genetic, deep-rooted, deep-seated, fundamental, instinctive, ingrained, intrinsic, implicit, characteristic, congenital, distinctive, elementary, fixed

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British Dictionary definitions for inherent

inherent
/ (ɪnˈhɪərənt, -ˈhɛr-) /

adjective

existing as an inseparable part; intrinsic

Derived forms of inherent

inherently, adverb
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Medical definitions for inherent

inherent
[ ĭn-hîr′ənt, -hĕr′- ]

adj.

Occurring as a natural part or consequence.
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