Word meaning
inherent
adjective · in-HAIR-ent
What does inherent mean?
Inherent means existing as a natural or permanent part of something.
Inherent in a sentence
“There are risks inherent in any new business.”
Synonyms for inherent
- intrinsic
- built-in
- innate
How to remember inherent
- Say it out loud a few times: in-HAIR-ent.
- Write one sentence of your own using inherent, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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