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

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

One key belief of racial feudalism is that Black people are inherently lesser and incapable of development.

From Salon

King argued that Sophy’s proof of emotional distress “consists entirely of invoking the racist caricature that depicts Black men, like Young, as inherently violent.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• constitutionally
• genetically
• intrinsically
• naturally