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inherent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈhɪrənt/ · UK /ɪnˈhɪərənt/

inherent means: Existing as a natural part of something and difficult or impossible to separate from it.

adjective

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Existing as a natural part of something and difficult or impossible to separate from it.

  • Every plan has inherent risks.
  • These problems are inherent in the system.
  • We must recognize the inherent value of each person.

How to use it: inherent in something (Some uncertainty is inherent in any scientific measurement.)

Similar words: intrinsic, built-in, inbuilt

Common phrases: inherent risk, inherent weakness, inherent in something

Questions about inherent

What does inherent mean?

Existing as a natural part of something and difficult or impossible to separate from it.

What is inherent in other languages?

Türkçe: doğasında olan · Español: inherente · Français: inhérent · Deutsch: innewohnend · Italiano: inerente · 日本語: 固有の

How do you pronounce inherent?

In American English /ɪnˈhɪrənt/; in British English /ɪnˈhɪərənt/.

How do you use inherent in a sentence?

Every plan has inherent risks. These problems are inherent in the system.

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