inherently
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ənt, -ˈhɛr-
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inherent (ɪnˈhɪərənt, -ˈhɛr-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| existing as an inseparable part; intrinsic | |
| in'herently | |
| —adv | |
| inherent (ɪnˈhɪərənt, -ˈhɛr-) | |
| —adj | |
| existing as an inseparable part; intrinsic | |
| in'herently | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
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.
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Example sentences
Sending students to study overseas is an inherently risky proposition.
IT is inevitably true that any food column will inherently reflect the taste and cravings of the author.
Companies market products, and there is nothing inherently wrong with that.
First there's the inherently ridiculous contradiction-the recognition of absurdity is often funny.
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