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- [in-heer-uh nt, -her-]
- /ɪnˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr-/
- /ɪnˈhɪərəntli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-heer-uh nt, -her-]
- /ɪnˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr-/
Definitions of inherently word
- adjective inherently existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers. 1
- adjective inherently Grammar. standing before a noun. 1
- noun inherently In an inherent way; naturally, innately, unavoidably. 1
- abbreviation INHERENTLY innately 1
- adverb inherently by nature 1
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Origin of inherently
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 Inherently
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inherently 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 inherently
adv inherently
- naturally — in a natural or normal manner.
- genetically — Biology. pertaining or according to genetics.
- intrinsically — belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring.
- constitutionally — in composition or physique
- congenitally — of or relating to a condition present at birth, whether inherited or caused by the environment, especially the uterine environment.
adverb inherently
- integrally — of, relating to, or belonging as a part of the whole; constituent or component: integral parts.
- characteristically — Also, characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive: Red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn.
- fundamentally — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
- innately — existing in one from birth; inborn; native: innate musical talent.
- essentially — Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person, thing, or situation.
Antonyms for inherently
adverb inherently
- superficially — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
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