Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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Chance plays a huge role in a breed going viral, he said, but it helps to have some inherent appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There is an inherent sense of trust and ease, a sacred space to know that we’re here to do this work, and so there’s no egos.”

From Los Angeles Times

“While volatility remains inherent, these conditions indicate bitcoin’s portfolio integration is being tested, and raises questions of whether this is a temporary correction or a more prolonged adjustment.”

From The Wall Street Journal

And while volatility is “inherent,” with double-digit pullbacks normal, the broader trend remains “constructive.”

From MarketWatch

But allowing anyone to testify in their own defense has inherent risks.

From Los Angeles Times

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