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inherent

1578, from L. inhærentem (nom. inhærens), prp. of inhærere "be closely connected with, adhere to," from in- "in" + hærere "to stick" (see hesitation).

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inherent in·her·ent (ĭn-hēr'ənt, -hěr'-)
adj.
Occurring as a natural part or consequence.

Example sentences

The concept that expatriation is a natural and inherent right of the individual

was not recognized under the common law.

Inherent in these concerns are financial consideration as anti-rejection

medication costs can be exorbitant.

The trick is to believe in an inherent value to life that is not contradicted

by any of its elements.

From an evolutionary point of view, loops seem inefficient because of the

redundancy inherent in a looped network.

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