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inherentexisting as a natural or basic part of something

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: existing as a natural or basic part of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈhɪrənt/

Korean meaning: 본래 갖추어진, 고유한, 내재하는

Korean pronunciation: 인-히-런트 (강세: 히)

Example Sentences

  • My cat has an inherent ability to knock things off tables at 3 AM.
  • There are inherent risks in eating street food, but the taste is worth it.
  • Students have an inherent talent for procrastination before exams.

inherent

ADJECTIVE

//ɪnˈhɪrənt//

existing as a natural or basic part of something

inherent concept
💡 Concept

Natural buoyancy within the human body

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inherent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Transparent glass makes inherent colors coherent!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈhɪrənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈhɪərənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Roother-
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'inhaerens', the present participle of 'inhaerere', meaning 'to stick in' or 'to adhere'. The prefix 'in-' means 'in' and 'haerere' means 'to stick' or 'to be attached'.

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🎵Rhyme

adherentcoherenttransparent
adherent
coherent
transparent

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat has an inherent ability to knock things off tables at 3 AM.

There are inherent risks in eating street food, but the taste is worth it.

😄 Fun example

Students have an inherent talent for procrastination before exams.

The inherent beauty of nature never fails to amaze visitors.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

intrinsicinnatenaturalinbornbuilt-in

Antonyms

acquiredlearnedexternal

Related

essencecharacteristicfundamentalintegral