Inherent
/ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
adj ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Naturally as part or consequence of something. not-comparable
"There is a stern melancholy in his dark features, inherent and engrossing, which rivets the attention."
Adjective
- 1 in the nature of something though not readily apparent wordnet
- 2 existing as an essential constituent or characteristic wordnet
Example
More examples"That is a characteristic inherent in him."
Etymology
From Latin inhaerentem, accusative singular of inhaerēns, present active participle of inhaereō (“I am closely connected with; adhere to”).