inherent
[ in-her-uhnt, -heer- ]
adjective
existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers.
Grammar. standing before a noun.
Origin of inherent
1synonym study For inherent
1. See essential.
Other words for inherent
Other words from inherent
- in·her·ent·ly, adverb
- non·in·her·ent, adjective
- un·in·her·ent, adjective
Words that may be confused with inherent
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British Dictionary definitions for inherent
inherent
/ (ɪnˈhɪərənt, -ˈhɛr-) /
adjective
existing as an inseparable part; intrinsic
Derived forms of inherent
- inherently, adverb
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