Meaning & use
Inhered
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Existed as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute of something; belonged intrinsically to something.
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A deep sense of loyalty inhered in every member of the old guard.
Risk inhered in the investment from the very start.
A note on using this word
The verb "inhere" is formal and mostly seen in philosophical, legal, or academic writing rather than casual speech.
Words with a similar meaning
belonged intrinsicallyresided
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