Inherent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Inherent is an adjective meaning Naturally as part or consequence of something.
Meaning
Naturally as part or consequence of something.
Example Sentences
There is a stern melancholy in his dark features, inherent and engrossing, which rivets the attention.
One of the hidden glories of Victorian engineering is proper drains.[…]But out of sight is out of mind. And that, together with the inherent yuckiness of the subject, means that many old sewers have been neglected and are in dire need of repair.
Synonyms for inherent
Depending on context, synonyms include inbuilt, ingrained, intrinsic, built-in, essential, immanent.
Antonyms for inherent
Common opposites include extrinsic, accidental, adscititious, external, extraneous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intrinsic, inbuilt, constitutional, built-in, implicit, integral.
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