In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
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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