inherent

inherent is on the Academic Word List.

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Adjective

Positive inherent

Comparative more inherent

Superlative most inherent

1. A part of something that is natural and cannot be separated from it.

   There may be problems inherent in hiring part-time staff.

   Everybody understands the inherent value of education.

Synonym

• intrinsic

Related words

• inherently