inherent

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Naturally existing as a basic part of something.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Naturally as part or consequence of something.

Examples

  • That is a characteristic inherent in him.

  • The problems are inherent in this system.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

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In context

  • The difficulties inherent in a study of this type

  • There is a stern melancholy in his dark features, inherent and engrossing, which rivets the attention.

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Origin

adjective

From Latin inhaerentem, accusative singular of inhaerēns, present active participle of inhaereō (“to be closely connected with; to adhere to”).