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- Dictionaryinherent/ɪnˈhɛrənt/
adjective
- 1. existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute: "any form of mountaineering has its inherent dangers"
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existing as a natural and permanent quality of something or someone: The drug has certain inherent side effects. inherently.
Inherent literally refers to something that is "stuck in" something else so firmly that they can't be separated. A plan may have an inherent flaw that will cause it to fail; a person may have inherent virtues that everyone admires.
Inherent definition: existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering. See examples of INHERENT used in a sentence.
Use the adjective inherent for qualities that are considered permanent or cannot be separated from an essential character. We use the adjective inherent to describe attributes that are part of the essential nature of something.
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] The inherent qualities of something are the necessary and natural parts of it. Stress is an inherent part of dieting. ...the dangers inherent in an outbreak of war. [ + in] Synonyms: intrinsic, natural, basic, central More Synonyms of inherent.
existing as a natural and permanent quality of something or someone: The drug has certain inherent side effects. inherently.
Define inherent. inherent synonyms, inherent pronunciation, inherent translation, English dictionary definition of inherent. innate; existing as a permanent, inseparable element or quality: an inherent love for animals Not to be confused with: inherit – receive a right as an heir:...
