inherent

  • 11inherent — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ existing in something as a permanent or essential attribute. DERIVATIVES inherently adverb …

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  • 12inherent — [in hir′ənt] adj. [L inhaerens, prp. of inhaerere: see INHERE] existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic, or right; innate; basic; inborn inherently adv …

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  • 13inherent — 01. The will to survive is [inherent] in all living creatures. 02. Misako always told me that she disliked the hierarchies [inherent] in Japanese culture, and came to New York to escape that system. 03. Stress is an [inherent] part of life, with… …

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  • 14inherent — in|her|ent [ınˈhıərənt, ˈher US ˈhır , ˈher ] adj formal a quality that is inherent in something is a natural part of it and cannot be separated from it inherent in ▪ I m afraid the problems you mention are inherent in the system. ▪ Every… …

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  • 15inherent — in|her|ent [ ın hırənt, ın herənt ] adjective * an inherent quality is a basic or essential feature that gives something its character: The design of the building had inherent weaknesses. inherent in: What are the long term risks and dangers… …

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  • 16inherent — adjective inherent traits Syn: intrinsic, innate, immanent, built in, indwelling, inborn, ingrained, deep rooted; essential, fundamental, basic, structural, organic; natural, instinctive, instinctual, congenital, native …

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  • 17inherent */ — UK [ɪnˈherənt] / UK [ɪnˈhɪərənt] / US [ɪnˈhɪrənt] / US [ɪnˈherənt] adjective an inherent quality is a basic or essential feature that gives something its character The design of the building had inherent weaknesses. inherent in: What are the long …

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  • 18inherent — [[t]ɪnhe̱rənt, hɪ͟ər [/t]] ADJ: usu ADJ n 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. Syn: intrinsic Derived words:… …

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  • 19inherent — adjective a quality that is inherent in something is a natural part of it and cannot be separated from it (+ in): I m afraid the problems you mention are inherent in the system. inherently adverb: Nuclear power is inherently dangerous and… …

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  • 20inherent — adjective Etymology: Latin inhaerent , inhaerens, present participle of inhaerēre Date: 1581 involved in the constitution or essential character of something ; belonging by nature or habit ; intrinsic < risks inherent in the venture > •&#8230; …

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