English · Adjectives
inherent
/ɪnˈhɪə.rənt/
[/ɪnˈhɪə.rənt/]
existing as a basic part
Advancedadjective
Definition
Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or natural part of its character.
Example
There is an inherent risk in any investment, no matter how carefully it is planned.
There is an inherent risk in any investment, no matter how carefully it is planned.
Etymology
From Latin 'inhaerere' (to stick in, cling to).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in formal, legal, and academic writing about essential qualities.