inherent

Meanings

• adjective

  Present or existing by nature; not acquired or learned.

  - "The inherent qualities of a diamond make it valuable."
  - "The inherent problem with the design was its complexity."

• adjective

  Belonging naturally to a thing or person; inborn.

  - "Her kindness is an inherent trait."
  - "The ability to play a musical instrument is often an inherent talent."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈhɛɹənt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80949393"

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Antonyms

extrinsic

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Synonyms

inbuilt , ingrained , intrinsic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inherent
remain , chains , rain

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Variants

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inherent , inherently

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Etymology

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From Old French 'inherer', meaning 'to stay, remain, dwell', from the Latin 'inherere', meaning 'to adhere, cling'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'inherent' comes from the Latin 'inherere', which means 'to adhere, cling'.

2. The term 'inherent' is often used in philosophy to describe the essential qualities of things.

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1. innate: Similar in meaning to 'inherent', but often used to refer specifically to traits or abilities that are present at birth.

2. intrinsic: Related to the inherent qualities of a thing, often used to describe something that is essential or fundamental to its nature.

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Quotes

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1. The problem … is "inherent" and perennial in any democracy, but it has been more severe in ours during the past quarter-century because of the near universal denigration of government, politics and politicians.

   - Michael Kinsley,{it}Time{/it},29 Oct. 2001

2. It is one more proof that our world has lost the kind of exquisite sensibility displayed by John Milton when he came up with his definition of poetry. He first wrote "simple, sensual, and passionate," but he was bothered by the grossness "inherent" in "sensual," and so he invented the word "sensuous."

   - Florence King,{it}National Review{/it},24 Sept. 2007

3. There were those who trusted the innate goodness of humanity, and those who believed in its "inherent" crookedness.

   - Terry Eagleton,{it}Harper's{/it},March 2005

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Culture

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In literature, 'inherent' is often used to describe the natural qualities of characters or settings. In art, it can refer to the inherent qualities of a medium or technique. In music, it can describe the inherent qualities of a melody or harmony.

How to Memorize "inherent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a diamond with its natural qualities, such as its shine and hardness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'inherent' with the idea of something being natural or present by nature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Inherent is inborn, it's not learned' to help remember the meaning.

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