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

And Maude just has inherently very good instincts as a director.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our bank balance is consistently decreasing. This is inherently unsustainable,” Chandanpurkar said.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s just that those troubling qualities are inherently subjective.

From Salon

Dairy consumption is inherently political, whether that concerns federal dietary guidelines or the environmental ramifications of drinking more cow’s milk.

From Salon

The British actor said there was something inherently human about the flawed nature of the characters, which is partly what attracted him to the project.

From BBC

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