inherent /in·her·ent/ (in-her´ent) implanted by nature; intrinsic; innate.
inherent
in·her·ent ( n-hîr  nt, -h r-)adj. Occurring as a natural part or consequence. |
inherent
[inhir′ənt]
Etymology: L, inhaerere, to cling to
inborn, innate; natural to an environment. Compare indigenous.
inherent
existing as an inseparable part, congenital, innate, inherited, inborn, inbuilt, intrinsic.
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