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inherentlyin a way that exists as a natural or basic part of something

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a way that exists as a natural or basic part of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈhɪrəntli/

Korean meaning: 본질적으로, 타고나게, 원래부터

Korean pronunciation: 인**히**런틀리

Example Sentences

  • Cats are inherently curious about cardboard boxes, even expensive ones.
  • The new software design is inherently user-friendly.
  • Politicians are inherently allergic to admitting mistakes, scientists have discovered.

inherently

ADVERB

//ɪnˈhɪrəntli//

in a way that exists as a natural or basic part of something

inherently concept
💡 Concept

Ducklings inherently follow their mother across the peaceful lake

inherently rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Apparently changing, but inherently programmed - currently adapting, yet fundamentally unchanged.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈhɪrəntli/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈhɪrəntli/

🌳Etymology

Rootinher
Suffix-ently

Origin

From Middle English and Old French 'inherent', derived from Latin 'inhaerens' (present participle of 'inhaerere' meaning 'to stick in or adhere to'), combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

🎵Rhyme

apparentlycurrentlyrecently
apparently
currently
recently

🔗Collocations

inherently dangerous
inherently flawed
inherently unstable
inherently good
inherently complex
inherently biased
inherently difficult

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Cats are inherently curious about cardboard boxes, even expensive ones.

The new software design is inherently user-friendly.

😄 Fun example

Politicians are inherently allergic to admitting mistakes, scientists have discovered.

This approach is inherently more sustainable than traditional methods.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

naturallyintrinsicallyessentiallyfundamentallyinnately

Antonyms

artificiallyexternallysuperficially

Related

inherentinheritinheritanceinnatenatural

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