Inherent Definition

ĭn-hîrənt, -hĕr-
adjective
Existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic, or right; intrinsic; innate; basic.
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Origin of Inherent

  • From Latin inhaerentem, accusative singular of inhaerēns, present active participle of inhaereō (“I am closely connected with; adhere to”).

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin inhaerēns inhaerent- present participle of inhaerēre to inhere inhere

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Inherent 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 flaws in the present system of county taxes.

  • There are inherent contradictions in the new labor policy in relation to the real experiences of young people.

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Words Starting With

IININH

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TNTENT

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