INHERENT definition

INHERENT

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WordNet

(1) In the nature of something though not readily apparent

"Shortcomings inherent in our approach"

"An underlying meaning"

(2) Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

"The Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity"

"A constitutional inability to tell the truth"

WiktionaryText

From , accusative singular of , present active participle of .

A natural part or consequence of something.

You are a human being. You have rights inherent in that reality. You have dignity and worth that exists prior to law. — (Lyn Beth Neylon).