Definitions

inherent

[in-her-uhnt, -heer-] / ɪnˈhɛr ənt, -ˈhɪər- /

ADJECTIVE

basic, hereditary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acquired auxiliary extra extrinsic learned minor secondary superficial unimportant

WEAK

added external incidental

Example Sentences

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Our status is inherent and recognized by the U.S. by the Treaty of Canandaigua of 1794.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

But beyond inherent nature, Citadel said it’s starting to pick up on fatigue among retail investors, which could point to something else: that the stock-market bottom is in.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

At times, Day said the inherent impermanence of the spotlight gets to her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In January, he said he aimed for transparency in explaining to them the inherent risks of his career and his coming journey.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

We shall therefore trace writing’s development not only because of its inherent importance, but also for the general insights into cultural history that it provides.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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