inherent

[in-heer-uh nt, -her-] /ɪnˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr-/

adjective

existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute:

an inherent distrust of strangers.

Grammar. standing before a noun.

inhering; infixed.

Origin

1570-80; < Latin inhaerent- (stem of inhaerēns), present participle of inhaerēre to inhere; see -ent

Related forms

inherently, adverb

noninherent, adjective

noninherently, adverb

uninherent, adjective

uninherently, adverb

Synonyms

1. innate, native, inbred, ingrained. See essential.

Examples from the web for inherent

The concept that expatriation is a natural and inherent right of the individual was not recognized under the common law.
But from a strategic point of view, intolerance has inherent limits.
We inherit everything that is inherent in the space to become part of the work of art.
See the dangers inherent in living between active volcanoes and a methane-infused lake bed in this interactive graphic.
These representations are often limited and can't quite reveal the humor, boredom, and confusion inherent in combat.
All three examples show the weakness inherent in the word not.
Granted, but there are inherent dangers which legislation cannot reach.
But there's a still more important reason for the silliness that's inherent in the parodies.
Political theatre has no inherent right to be simplistic.
And because of this, this lack of inherent meaning or value, it was stunning.

British Dictionary definitions for inherent

inherent

/ɪnˈhɪərənt; -ˈhɛr-/

adjective

existing as an inseparable part; intrinsic

Derived Forms

inherently, adverb

Word Origin and History for inherent

adj.

1570s, from Latin inhaerentem (nominative inhaerens), present participle of inhaerere "be closely connected with," literally "adhere to," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + haerere "to stick" (see hesitation). Related: Inherently.

inherent in Medicine

inherent in·her·ent (ĭn-hēr'ənt, -hěr'-)
adj.
Occurring as a natural part or consequence.