adjective
Related Words
See essential.
Other Word Forms
- inherently adverb
- noninherent adjective
- uninherent adjective
Etymology
Origin of inherent
First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin inhaerent- (stem of inhaerēns ), present participle of the verb inhaerēre inhere; -ent
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For many, he represents an underdog spirit inherent to working-class communities.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite a lot of volatility in the software industry surrounding artificial intelligence, the analysts say they don’t see any inherent dangers.
It has taken me many years to grasp that wellness is inherent in the community we inhabit.
Given the fund’s inherent volatility, and its sharp doubling over the four weeks from late November to mid-December, the recent pullback looks justified.
From Barron's
Given the fund’s inherent volatility, and its sharp doubling over the four weeks from late November to mid-December, the recent pullback looks justified.
From Barron's
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