Inherent


[in-heer-uh nt, -her-] /ɪnˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr-/

adjective
1.
existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; :
an inherent distrust of strangers.
2.
Grammar. standing before a noun.
/ɪnˈhɪərənt; -ˈhɛr-/
adjective
1.
existing as an inseparable part; intrinsic
adj.

1570s, from Latin inhaerentem (nominative inhaerens), present participle of inhaerere “be closely connected with,” literally “adhere to,” from in- “in” (see in- (2)) + haerere “to stick” (see hesitation). Related: Inherently.

inherent in·her·ent (ĭn-hēr’ənt, -hěr’-)
adj.
Occurring as a natural part or consequence.

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