inherently
Americanadverb
Other Word Forms
- noninherently adverb
- uninherently adverb
Etymology
Origin of inherently
Example Sentences
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This flies in the face of all we know about its inner workings: AI can’t think, doesn’t have a mind and, in fact, is inherently untrustworthy.
In fact, the project, whose premise depended on sustaining a false reality for one unknowing star, inherently risked self-destruction.
From Los Angeles Times
"There are lots of people who wouldn't dream of listening to political conversations but are also inherently political and I think we need to reach out to them," he added.
From BBC
It is mistaken to say that violence committed in the name of this insight has nothing to do with Islam, just as it is wrong to think of Islam as an inherently violent religion.
The move was backed by animal welfare groups, who said that thousands of dogs in the UK have died in recent years due to racing in the "inherently dangerous" sport.
From BBC
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