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inherent

Syllabification: (in·her·ent)
Pronunciation: /inˈhi(ə)rənt, -ˈher-/
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Definition of inherent

adjective

  • existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute:any form of mountaineering has its inherent dangers the symbolism inherent in all folk tales
  • Law vested in (someone) as a right or privilege:the president’s inherent foreign affairs power

Derivatives

inherence

noun

inherently

adverb

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin inhaerent- 'sticking to', from the verb inhaerere, from in- 'in, toward' + haerere 'to stick'

Spell inherent with -her- in the middle; the ending is -ent.

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