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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    intrinsic innate inherent inborn innate intrinsic congenital natural instinctive instinctual intuitive built-in native inherent intrinsic innate inbred hereditary genetic inbuilt ingrained intrinsic essential fundamental basic innate inborn instinctive intuitive inherent

    Meaning of Inherent

    The primary meaning of the word "inherent" is existing as a natural and essential part of something.

    Definitions

    • Existing as a natural and essential part of something
    • * Naturally part of something, rather than added or acquired
    • * Existing in something as a natural and essential part or quality

    Etymology of Inherent

    The word "inherent" originates from the Latin "inherentem", which is the present participle of "inherere", meaning to stick or cling to, and is derived from "in-" (in, on) and "haerere" (to stick or cling)
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is naturally part of something else

    Example Uses

    • The company's inherent value lies in its ability to innovate and adapt to changing market conditions
    • * The inherent risks of investing in the stock market are well-known to experienced investors
    • * The inherent beauty of the natural world is something to be cherished and protected

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    extrinsic external acquired learned artificial superficial extraneous foreign imposed added secondary incidental accidental coincidental extraneous unnatural forced artificial extrinsic external

    Related Nouns

    quality characteristic trait attribute feature property aspect element component part nature essence being substance core heart center basis foundation principle inherentness

    Related Verbs

    possess have contain hold comprise embody encapsulate enshrine incorporate integrate comprise consist include involve entail imply suggest indicate convey express

    Related Adjectives

    intrinsic innate inborn natural instinctive intuitive inherent essential fundamental basic native inbred hereditary genetic inbuilt ingrained natural organic authentic genuine