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inherent

[in-her-uhnt, -heer-] / ɪnˈhɛr ənt, -ˈhɪər- /
ADJECTIVE
basic, hereditary
Synonyms
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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
Antonyms
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acquired auxiliary extra extrinsic learned minor secondary superficial unimportant
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added external incidental

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s a zero-sum game for filmmakers and viewers alike, who would both do well to recognize the inherent value in surprise.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

There is nothing innate to human psychology or inherent in modern economies that indicates recessions are part of an inevitable business cycle, he writes in his new book, Recession.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

While staying the course with your investment program is likely the best strategy, you can take steps to lessen the risks inherent in today’s “narrow” market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Zimbardo’s conclusion was that there are specific situations so powerful that they can overwhelm our inherent predispositions.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell