inherently

[in-her-uhnt-lee, -heer-]

adverb

1. as a natural, necessary, or inseparable element or quality.

   Technology is not inherently evil.

Other Word Forms

• noninherently adverb
• uninherently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inherently¹

inherent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“But of course, a mission like this is inherently risky,” Wilder said.

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“Lucumí is spirituality, it’s a different lifestyle that inherently requires you to step away from negative energy,” he explained.

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These values and beliefs are inherently incompatible with multiracial democracy and a more cosmopolitan, dynamic and inclusive country.

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Prof Ali says industry-funded studies are not "inherently bad", it's just such a varied picture.

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This brinkmanship is inherently dangerous, and the president isn’t serious enough to handle the task, nor does he have anyone in his administration who has demonstrated they understand what they are doing.

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Related Words

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