Inherent Definition

ĭn-hîrənt, -hĕr-
adjective
Existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic, or right; intrinsic; innate; basic.
Webster's New World

Origin of Inherent

  • From Latin inhaerentem, accusative singular of inhaerēns, present active participle of inhaereō (“I am closely connected with; adhere to”).

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin inhaerēns inhaerent- present participle of inhaerēre to inhere inhere

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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