inherently

[ in-her-uhnt-lee, -heer- ]

adverb

1. as a natural, necessary, or inseparable element or quality:

   Technology is not inherently evil.

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inherently¹

inherent ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

But he is promising fans they will see a team that is inherently his.

From BBC

“Is the shared value between those voters autonomy, and self-determination, which is inherently a reproductive justice value?”

From Salon

By its very nature, it cannot be noble; it depends on lies that vilify an entire population and maintaining an inherently oppressive status quo.

From Salon

Rossellini could draw on that background for the film, inherently knowing how to make the sign of the cross correctly and how to carry herself.

From Los Angeles Times

But others said the admissions exam and additional application requirements are inherently unfair to students of color who face socioeconomic disadvantages.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• constitutionally
• genetically
• intrinsically
• naturally