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inherent definition
in·her·ent (-ənt)
adjective
existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic, or right; innate; basic; inborn
Etymology: L inhaerens, prp. of inhaerere: see inhere
Related Forms:
- inherently in·her′·ently adverb
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