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inherent vs. intrinsic
[ in-her-uhnt, -heer- ]
adjective
- existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers.
- standing before a noun.
[ in-trin-sik, -zik ]
adjective
- belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring.
- (of certain muscles, nerves, etc.) belonging to or lying within a given part.