What does inherent mean?
Inherent means Naturally as part or consequence of something..
Inherent
/ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ · adjective
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
Antonyms for inherent
Related Words
Word Forms
- inhærent
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for inherent?
Common synonyms include inbuilt, ingrained, intrinsic, built-in.
What is the opposite of inherent?
Possible antonyms include extrinsic, accidental, adscititious, external.
How do you use inherent in a sentence?
There is a stern melancholy in his dark features, inherent and engrossing, which rivets the attention.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.