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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“IBM’s customers have had ample opportunities to migrate off of mainframe and are sticking with the platform given inherent advantages.”

From MarketWatch

At this point, all we can hope is that his inherent cowardice will win out over his monstrous ego one more time.

From Salon

He was also taken by their inherent family value system.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement, a Navy official acknowledged the challenges inherent in naval service and said Navy leaders make it a priority to support sailors and their families.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her experiences there have made it hard to put people in boxes and helped her recognize their inherent goodness, even when they have very different beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal

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