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

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In the following decades, the industry was hindered by declining wholesale electricity prices, the plummeting costs of competing wind and solar, and the risks inherent to exploration.

From The Wall Street Journal

Critics have praised the emotional impact of the performances, while noting the problems inherent with mixing documentary with drama.

From BBC

"The inherent improbability that such a large number of journalists would do that should be borne in mind," White argued.

From Barron's

Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, said the deaths highlighted the "inherent risks of mountaineering".

From BBC

Skeptics say the new rules illustrate the security risks inherent in approving the exports and that following them to the letter of the law might mean no shipments get approved.

From The Wall Street Journal

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