The inherent qualities of something are the necessary and natural parts of it.
Stress is an inherent part of dieting.
...the dangers inherent in an outbreak of war. [+ in]
Synonyms: intrinsic, natural, basic, central More Synonyms of inherent
inherentlyadverb [usually ADVERB adjective]
Aeroplanes are not inherently dangerous.
War is inherently a dirty business.
inherent in British English
(ɪnˈhɪərənt, -ˈhɛr-)
adjective
existing as an inseparable part; intrinsic
Derived forms
inherently (inˈherently)
adverb
inherent in American English
(ɪnˈhɪrənt)
adjective
existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic,or right; innate; basic; inborn
Derived forms
inherently (inˈherently)
adverb
Word origin
L inhaerens, prp. of inhaerere: see inhere
Examples of 'inherent' in a sentence
inherent
Clearly there is a contradiction inherent in her stance.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Any MPs tempted by it should consider its inherent contradictions.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They might be prepared to shoulder some of the risk inherent in any supply arrangement.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Here is the inherent danger with losing weight.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
You will want to be candid about the problems inherent in church leadership.
Christianity Today (2000)
Risk is an inherent part of jumps racing.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The inherent contradiction can lead to a rupture given changing external circumstances.
Lee Harvey Critical Social Research (1990)
This is an obvious way of addressing the inherent problems of universal banking.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But managing risk is inherent in business.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There is an inherent problem in the pitch construction.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The underlying problem of the inherent instability of capitalism always remains.
Hunt, E. K. Property and Prophets: The Evolution of Economic Institutions and Ideologies (1995)
But there is an inherent contradiction between national or international funding and the aims of a global assembly.
George Monbiot THE AGE OF CONSENT (2003)
The weather is something that is inherent to this race and to England in general.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
First, there are dangers inherent to any such property.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
At the same time, mutual reliance and the shared dangers inherent in flying tied individuals together.
Patrick Bishop FIGHTER BOYS: Saving Britain 1940 (2003)
Borrowing short-term while extending loans that last for decades carries an inherent risk.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Isn't it funny how that inherent contradiction lies at the heart of true love?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Apart from default by borrowers, there is a second risk inherent in all banking.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
You would think that there is enough inherent danger of bumps and bruises in taekwondo without the added worry of crashing into the fixtures and fittings.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The inherent jurisdiction of the court could not assist in J's case.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
inherent
British English: inherent ADJECTIVE
The inherent qualities of something are the necessary and natural parts of it.
Stress is an inherent part of dieting.
American English: inherent
Brazilian Portuguese: inerente
Chinese: 内在的
European Spanish: inherente
French: inhérent
German: inhärent
Italian: integrante
Japanese: 固有の
Korean: 본질적인
European Portuguese: inerente
Latin American Spanish: inherente
Chinese translation of 'inherent'
inherent
(ɪnˈhɪərənt)
adj
(danger, problem, qualities) 内(內)在的 (nèizài de)
to be inherent in or to sth某物内(內)在固有的 (mǒuwù nèizài gùyǒu de)
(adjective)
Definition
existing as an inseparable part
the dangers inherent in an outbreak of war
Synonyms
intrinsic
Diamonds have little intrinsic value.
natural
He has a natural flair for business.
basic
Access to justice is a basic right.
central
a central part of government policy
essential
Two essential elements must be proven: motive and opportunity.
native
Her conversation revealed no education but much native wit and shrewdness.
fundamental
the fundamental principles of democracy
underlying
To stop a problem you have to understand its underlying causes.
hereditary
instinctive
It's an instinctive reaction. If a child falls you pick it up.
innate
As a race, they have an innate sense of fairness.
ingrained
Morals tend to be deeply ingrained.
elemental
the elemental theory of music
congenital
She has a congenital disease.
inborn
It is clear that the ability to smile is inborn.
inbred
behaviour patterns that are inbred
inbuilt
immanent
hierarchy as the immanent principle of Western society
hard-wired
connate
inherited
in your blood
Opposites
imposed
,
alien
,
extraneous
,
extrinsic
,
superficial
,
supplementary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of basic
Definition
of or forming a base or basis
Access to justice is a basic right.
Synonyms
fundamental,
main,
key,
essential,
primary,
vital,
principal,
constitutional,
cardinal,
inherent,
elementary,
indispensable,
innate,
intrinsic,
elemental,
immanent
in the sense of central
Definition
main or principal
a central part of government policy
Synonyms
main,
central,
chief,
key,
essential,
primary,
principal,
fundamental,
focal
in the sense of congenital
Definition
(of an abnormal condition) existing at birth but not inherited