inherent

Definition for inherent

adjective as in basic, hereditary

Strongest matches

built-in, constitutional, deep-rooted, deep-seated, essential, fundamental, genetic, implicit, ingrained, innate, instinctive, internal, intrinsic, latent, natural

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characteristic, congenital, connate, distinctive, elementary, fixed, immanent, in the grain, inborn, inbred, inbuilt, indigenous, indispensable, individual, indwelling, inherited, inner, integral, integrated, intimate, inward, native, original, part-and-parcel, resident, running in the family, subjective, unalienable

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I believe the problem is conditional as opposed to being something inherent in mankind.

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San Ramon police initially chased some of the suspected vehicles but stopped the pursuit “due to the inherent danger to the public.”

From Los Angeles Times

With good ingredients, a little technique, and respect for the inherent generosity of the dish, a rice casserole moves from nostalgic relic to weeknight star.

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One possibility is that the country's inherent strengths – its wealth, infrastructure, institutional resilience – will see it through what many feel is a historic turning-point.

From BBC

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the time that "like every country, Israel has an inherent right to defend itself".

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