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Meaning of inherent in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪnˈhɪrənt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    inherent

    Definitions

    1. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

    Examples

    • « the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity »
    • « a constitutional inability to tell the truth »

    Synonyms

    • intrinsic
    • intrinsical
  2. 2. present at birth but not necessarily hereditary

    Examples

    • « acquired during fetal development »

    Synonyms

    • noninheritable
    • nonheritable
  3. 3. in the nature of something though not readily apparent

    Examples

    • « shortcomings inherent in our approach »
    • « an underlying meaning »

    Synonyms

    • implicit
    • inexplicit

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