- 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.
Inherent is a bird's ability to fly.
inherent
adjective
existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic, or right; innate; basic; inborn
Origin of inherent
Classical Latin inhaerens, present participle of inhaerere: see inhereRelated Forms:
- inherently
adverb
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
inherent
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
From Latin inhaerentem, accusative singular of inhaerēns, present active participle of inhaereō (“I am closely connected with; adhere to”).
