inherent
/ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adjective
Forms inhærent
- adjective Naturally as part or consequence of something.
Synonyms
inbuilt ingrained intrinsic built-in essential immanent inborn resident infused integral inwrought radical constitutional implicit in underlying
Antonyms
Etymology
From Latin inhaerentem, accusative singular of inhaerēns, present active participle of inhaereō (“to be closely connected with; to adhere to”).
Webster’s 1913
- adjective Permanently existing in something; inseparably attached or connected; naturally pertaining to; innate; inalienable; as, polarity is an inherent quality of the magnet; the inherent right of men to life, liberty, and protection. "A most inherent baseness." Shak.
Etymology [L. inhaerens, -entis, p. pr. of inhaerere: cf. F. inhérent. See Inhere.]
Sources: Wiktionary · WordNet 3.0 · Webster’s 1913 — from the Wiktionary entry “inherent”, CC BY-SA 4.0. Details