INHERENT

constitutional, built-in, inbuilt, inherent, integral

(adjective) existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; “the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity”; “a constitutional inability to tell the truth”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

inherent (not comparable)

Naturally as part or consequence of something.

Synonyms: inbuilt, ingrained, intrinsic, Thesaurus:intrinsic

Antonyms: extrinsic, Thesaurus:extrinsic

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with inherit.

Source: Wiktionary


In*her"ent, a. Etym: [L. inhaerens, -entis, p. pr. of inhaerere: cf. F. inhérent. See Inhere.]

Definition: Permanently existing in something; inseparably attached or connected; naturally pertaining to; innate; inalienable; as, polarity is an inherent quality of the magnet; the inherent right of men to life, liberty, and protection. "A most inherent baseness." Shak. The sore disease which seems inherent in civilization. Southey.

Syn.

– Innate; inborn; native; natural; inbred; inwrought; inseparable; essential; indispensable.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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