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inherent

/ɪnˈhɪrənt/  ·  say it: in·HEER·uhnt

existing as a natural, permanent part of something

In Sophisticated Everyday

In more detail

1. (adjective) existing as a natural or permanent part of something; always present

2. (adjective) possessed by someone as a natural quality or ability

Examples

• 1. There is an inherent risk in any extreme sport.
• 2. She has an inherent talent for music that showed itself from childhood.

Nearby in Sophisticated Everyday

hinder, impartial, indispensable, mitigate, obsolete, paramount