Definition of inherent
Adjectives
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
- Synonyms:
- built-in, constitutional, inbuilt, integral
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intrinsic, intrinsical
belonging to a thing by its very nature
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
"shortcomings inherent in our approach"
- Synonyms:
- implicit in, underlying
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implicit, inexplicit
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
Vocabulary Lists for inherent
- palliative
- perfunctory
- seditious
- ilk
- bloviate