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inherent

[ in-her-uhnt, -heer- ]

adjective

  1. existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering:

    an inherent distrust of strangers.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. Grammar. standing before a noun.


inherent

/ ɪnˈhɪərənt; -ˈhɛr- /

adjective

  1. existing as an inseparable part; intrinsic
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԳٱ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ··Գ· adverb
  • ԴDz···Գ adjective
  • ܲ···Գ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inherent1

First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin inhaerent- (stem of Գ󲹱ŧԲ ), present participle of the verb Գ󲹱ŧ inhere; -ent
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The EU has previously called on countries to end the practice, noting that investor citizenship schemes carried "inherent" security issues, as well as risks of money laundering, tax evasion and corruption.

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Of course, there's an inherent freshness within pesto that makes it a perfect kick-off of the bright promise of spring and a way to shed the heavy, laden dishes of winter.

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They’ll take you right into that rarefied world, without the extra comedy but with plenty of inherent drama.

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It’s a pale substitute for the delicious tension inherent to deadly cloak-and-dagger exploits.

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Perhaps Rowling isn’t so afraid of change after all, but rather fearful of owning up to the inherent insignificance of being one person in a world that treats all humans equally.

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