Inherent Definition
ĭn-hîrənt, -hĕr-
adjective
Existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic, or right; intrinsic; innate; basic.
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Origin of Inherent
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From Latin inhaerentem, accusative singular of inhaerēns, present active participle of inhaereō (“I am closely connected with; adhere to”).
From Wiktionary
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Latin inhaerēns inhaerent- present participle of inhaerēre to inhere inhere
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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