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Synonyms & Similar Words
inherently
naturally
intrinsically
innately
essentially
fundamentally
basically
inherently
instinctively
intuitively
congenitally
naturally
organically
authentically
genuinely
truly
originally
primordially
elementally
constitutionally
structurally
genetically
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instinctually
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innately
Meaning of inherently
According to Oxford Dictionary, "inherently" means being a natural or essential part of something, or being a fundamental characteristic of something.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "inherently" as being an innate or essential part of the nature or character of something.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that "inherently" means being a natural part of something, or being a characteristic that something has always had.
Example Uses
- The new policy is inherently flawed, as it does not take into account the needs of all stakeholders.
- The company's mission is inherently tied to its values of sustainability and social responsibility.
- The artist's use of color is inherently emotional, evoking feelings of joy and sadness in the viewer.
- The problem is inherently complex, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to solve.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
extrinsically
superficially
artificially
outwardly
externally
superficially
apparently
seemingly
nominally
ostensibly
pretendedly
falsely
deceptively
misleadingly
wrongly
inaccurately
incorrectly
mistakenly
erratically
capriciously
arbitrarily
unnaturally
uncharacteristically