inherent

adjective (inherent; inherently adv.)

«inherent» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Being a natural, basic part of something, so it cannot be taken away: an inherent danger, an inherent quality. tree →

In the lessons

In formal writing and exams: «there are risks inherent in climbing», «inherently dangerous». In science: a property inherent in a material. It tells the reader the quality belongs to the thing itself, not added from outside.

Examples

There is an inherent danger in playing near deep water. tree →
Curiosity is inherent in young children. tree →
Every sport has some inherent risk. tree →
Kindness seemed inherent in her nature. tree →
Glass is inherently fragile. tree →
The plan had an inherent problem: it cost too much. tree →

Note

Formal word. Usually «inherent in» something: risks inherent in the job. Do not confuse with «inherit» (to receive from someone who has died); they are not the same word family in meaning. Synonyms: built-in, natural, basic.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «inherent» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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