Meaning & use
inherent
Existing as a natural, permanent, or essential feature of something rather than being added later.
See it in a sentence
There is an inherent risk in any investment, no matter how careful the planning.
Curiosity seems inherent in young children long before they start school.
A note on using this word
Usually followed by in or to, and pairs commonly with abstract nouns like risk, value, or flaw.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
acquiredextrinsic
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