inherent

Definition

  • adjective: belonging to the basic nature of someone or something
  • adjective: involved in the constitution or essential character of something
  • often + 'in'
  • synonyms: accessible, at hand, attendant

Examples

  • She believes strongly in the 'inherent' [='fundamental, natural'] goodness of all people.

  • There are a number of problems 'inherent in' the design/plan.

  • There is nothing 'inherently' illegal about what he did.

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