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Meaning of inherent
The primary meaning of the word "inherent" is related to a quality or characteristic that is naturally part of something.
Etymology of inherent
The word "inherent" comes from the Latin "inherentem", which is the present participle of "inherere", meaning "to cling to" or "to stick to"
Historically, the word "inherent" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe qualities or characteristics that are intrinsic or essential to something
Synonyms
intrinsic
innate
inherent
inbuilt
integral
natural
instinctive
intrinsic
indigenous
native
inherent
ingrained
essential
fundamental
built-in
innate
inbred
hereditary
congenital
intrinsic
instinctual
organic
intrinsic
internal
interior
inward
inmost
innermost
innate
inborn
intrinsic
instinctive
intuitive
inherent
intrinsic
inalienable
inseparable
indelible
ineffaceable
intrinsic
innate
inbred
hereditary
congenital
native
indigenous
inmost
inner
internal
intrinsic
instinctual
organic
intrinsic
internal
interior
inward
inalienable
inseparable
indelible
ineffaceable
Definitions
- Existing as a natural part or characteristic of something
- Present or potential from the beginning, rather than acquired
- Belonging to the nature of something, rather than being external or added
Usage Examples
- The company's inherent strengths in innovation and customer service have allowed it to stay ahead of the competition
- Her inherent talent for music was evident from a young age
- The inherent risks of investing in the stock market are well-known to experienced traders
Antonyms
extrinsic
external
acquired
learned
superficial
artificial
imposed
extraneous
foreign
external
superficial
acquired
extrinsic
external
artificial
extraneous
foreign
imposed
unnatural
uncharacteristic
unusual
uncommon
atypical
anomalous
aberrant
extrinsic
external
acquired
extraneous
foreign
superficial
artificial
imposed