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inherent
This term describes a quality that is woven into the very fabric of an object or concept, making it impossible to remove without changing what the thing actually is. It suggests a deep, internal connection rather than an external or accidental addition.
In professional or legal contexts, it often highlights unavoidable dangers or built-in flaws. While similar to intrinsic, inherent is more frequently used to describe a natural tendency or a structural necessity, such as the inherent instability of a specific chemical compound.
Meanings
Examples
It is an inherent trait.
The risk is inherent.
Beauty is inherent here.
Some risks are inherent in skiing.
The flaw was inherent in the design.
Curiosity is inherent in children.
Stress is inherent in this high pressure office.
Magic is an inherent part of this world.
The danger is inherent to the jungle trek.
The instability was inherent in the ancient empire.
We must address the inherent bias in the data.
The inherent complexity of the case baffled the detective.