adjective

inherent

inherent, intrinsic, innate

There is an inherent risk in this type of work.

There is an inherent risk in this type of work.

He has an inherent distrust of strangers.

He has an inherent distrust of strangers.

inherent in ((sth.)) existing as a natural or basic part of (sth.) The risk is inherent in the project.

Synonyms: intrinsic, innate, built-in; Antonyms: extrinsic, acquired

From Latin `in-` (in) + `haerere` (to stick), literally 'sticking in'.

It sounds like 'in here'. An inherent quality is already 'in here'.

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