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Meaning of
inherent
in English
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈhɪrənt/
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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.
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
Examples
« acquired during fetal development »
Synonyms
noninheritable
nonheritable
3.
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
Examples
« shortcomings inherent in our approach »
« an underlying meaning »
Synonyms
implicit
inexplicit
