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: ingrained, inbred, native, innate

2. Grammar. standing before a noun.

inherent

/ ɪnˈhɪərənt; -ˈhɛr- /

adjective

1. existing as an inseparable part; intrinsic

Derived Forms

• inˈherently, adverb

Other Words From

• in·her·ent·ly adverb
• non·in·her·ent adjective
• un·in·her·ent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inherent¹

First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin inhaerent- (stem of inhaerēns ), present participle of the verb inhaerēre inhere; -ent

Synonym Study

See essential.

Example Sentences

"It also helps decision makers to consider the inherent trade-offs when dealing with systems that extend across social, environment and economic domains."

From Science Daily

Hegseth envisions the military as a safe space for straight white men, where their fantasy of inherent superiority is carefully protected from real-world evidence that other people are strong, smart and capable.

From Salon

Of course not, but inherent gender bias — most of it likely unintentional — ensures less complex assessments of available data by those who squeeze narratives out of the numbers.

From Los Angeles Times

“These systems are always going to make mistakes because hallucinations are inherent,” Marcus says.

From Los Angeles Times

In all, the 2024 Dodgers season was a vision met and a promise kept, finally fully fulfilling the expectation inherent in 12 consecutive playoff berths that included 11 National League West titles.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• built-in
• constitutional
• deep-rooted
• deep-seated
• essential
• fundamental
• genetic
• implicit
• ingrained
• innate
• instinctive
• internal
• intrinsic
• latent
• natural