inhere

American  

[in-heer] / ɪnˈhɪər /

verb (used without object)

inhered, inhering

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.

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inhere British  

/ ɪnˈhɪə /

verb

1. to be an inseparable part (of)

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Other Word Forms

• preinhere verb (used without object)

Etymology

Origin of inhere

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

Example Sentences

These contradictions inhere in every medium, of course.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 17, 2019

The genius doesn't inhere in Lee's screenplay but in the total package.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2018

“Tragedy and good and evil often inhere in the same situation,” he said in response to the outcry in January.

From Time • Sep. 23, 2015

The question of extremism does not inhere in any particular religion or any one part of the world.

From The Guardian • Sep. 6, 2015

They inhere in the task before every legislative body representing the vastly differing interests, opinions, sentiments, and desires of a people.

From Latin America and the United States Addresses by Elihu Root by Bacon, Robert