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inherent vs. intrinsic

[ in-her-uhnt, -heer- ]
adjective
  1. existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers.
  2. standing before a noun.
[ in-trin-sik, -zik ]
adjective
  1. belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring.
  2. (of certain muscles, nerves, etc.) belonging to or lying within a given part.

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