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- [in-heer-uh nt, -her-]
- /ɪnˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr-/
- /ɪnˈher.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-heer-uh nt, -her-]
- /ɪnˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr-/
Definitions of inherent word
- adjective inherent existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers. 1
- adjective inherent Grammar. standing before a noun. 1
- noun inherent Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute. 1
- adjective inherent The inherent qualities of something are the necessary and natural parts of it. 0
- adjective inherent existing as an inseparable part; intrinsic 0
- adjective inherent existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic, or right; innate; basic; inborn 0
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Origin of inherent
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin inhaerent- (stem of inhaerēns), present participle of inhaerēre to inhere; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Inherent
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preposition
conjunction
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inherent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inherent
adj inherent
- latent — present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential: latent ability.
- innate — existing in one from birth; inborn; native: innate musical talent.
- constitutional — Constitutional means relating to the constitution of a particular country or organization.
- built-in — Built-in devices or features are included in something as a part of it, rather than being separate.
- internal — situated or existing in the interior of something; interior.
adjective inherent
- essential — Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
- in-built — built-in (def 2).
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
- hereditary — passing, or capable of passing, naturally from parent to offspring through the genes: Blue eyes are hereditary in our family. Compare congenital.
- elementary — Of or relating to the most rudimentary aspects of a subject.
Antonyms for inherent
adj inherent
- learned — having much knowledge; scholarly; erudite: learned professors.
- auxiliary — An auxiliary is a person who is employed to assist other people in their work. Auxiliaries are often medical workers or members of the armed forces.
- minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- superficial — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
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