inherent

The definition of inherent is an essential quality that is part of a person or thing.

(adjective)

An example of inherent is a bird's ability to fly.

See inherent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic, or right; innate; basic; inborn

Origin: L inhaerens, prp. of inhaerere: see inhere

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See inherent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; intrinsic.

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Origin: Latin inhaerēns, inhaerent-

Origin: , present participle of inhaerēre, to inhere; see inhere

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