inhere

[ in-heer ]

verb (used without object)

, in·hered, in·her·ing.

1. to exist permanently and inseparably in, as a quality, attribute, or element; belong intrinsically; be inherent:

   the advantages that inhere in a democratic system.

inhere

/ ɪnˈhɪə /

verb

1. intrfoll byin to be an inseparable part (of)

Other Words From

• prein·here verb (used without object) preinhered preinhering

Word History and Origins

Origin of inhere¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin inhaerēre, equivalent to in- in- ² + haerēre “to stick”

Word History and Origins

Origin of inhere¹

C16: from Latin inhaerēre to stick in, from haerēre to stick

Example Sentences

The position of the words gives them an importance that does not inhere in the words themselves.

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If it inhere in essences, or if it be an accident, as health is an accident of man, it must be something individual (like health).

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Now why should unity not inhere in the object as well as greatness and magnitude, sweetness and bitterness, and other qualities?

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As to the fourth category, relation, absolutely no887 reality whatever will inhere in it.

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God created atoms without magnitude or quality, and he likewise created qualities to inhere in groups of atoms.

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