Inherent definition
Existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic, or right; intrinsic; innate; basic.
adjective
Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; intrinsic.
The dangers inherent in the surgery; the inherent instability of financial markets.
adjective
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.
adjective
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).
adjective
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Origin of inherent
- Latin inhaerēns inhaerent- present participle of inhaerēre to inhere inhere
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Latin inhaerentem, accusative singular of inhaerēns, present active participle of inhaereō (“I am closely connected with; adhere to”).
From Wiktionary