existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic, or right; intrinsic; innate; basic
Origin of inherent
Classical Latin inhaerens, present participle of inhaerere: see inhere
Inherent is a bird's ability to fly.
The definition of inherent is an essential quality that is part of a person or thing.
An example of inherent is a bird's ability to fly.
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inherent
adjective
Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; intrinsic: the dangers inherent in the surgery; the inherent instability of financial markets.
Origin of inherent
Latin inhaerēns inhaerent- present participle of inhaerēre to inhere ; see inhere .Related Forms:
- in·her′ent·ly
adverb
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Adjective
(not comparable)
- Naturally as part or consequence of something.
- You are a human being. You have rights inherent in that reality. You have dignity and worth that exists prior to law. — (Lyn Beth Neylon).
Usage notes
- Not to be confused with inherit.
Antonyms
Origin
See also: inhérentFrom Latin inhaerentem, accusative singular of inhaerēns, present active participle of inhaereō (“I am closely connected with; adhere to”).
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Sentence Examples
- It is inherent in every human being.
- There was an inherent weakness in the design.
- The NGOs may well prove invaluable in overcoming the limitations inherent in international organizations that are comprised of sovereign states.
- There are inherent contradictions in the new labor policy in relation to the real experiences of young people.
- There are inherent flaws in the present system of county taxes.
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