verb (used without object), in·hered, in·her·ing. to exist permanently and inseparably in, as a quality, attribute, or element; belong intrinsically; be
inherent:
the advantages that inhere in a democratic system.
Origin: 1580–90; <
Latin inhaerēre, equivalent to
in- in-2 +
haerēre to stick
Related forms pre·in·here, verb (used without object), pre·in·hered, pre·in·her·ing.
Can be confused: inhere, inure.