adjective
Related Words
See essential.
Other Word Forms
- inherently adverb
- noninherent adjective
- uninherent adjective
Etymology
Origin of inherent
First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin inhaerent- (stem of inhaerēns ), present participle of the verb inhaerēre inhere; -ent
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Investors need to focus not only on net-of-fee returns, but also have a deeper understanding of inherent risk — the volatility used by public-market investors as a risk proxy is irrelevant in private markets.
From MarketWatch
The study's findings may, therefore, reflect the nutritional challenges of advanced age, rather than any inherent problems with plant-based diets.
From Science Daily
That’s not to say the issues it raises aren’t worthy of concern; there’s an inherent risk in unleashing technologies that replace human labor.
From Barron's
“IBM’s customers have had ample opportunities to migrate off of mainframe and are sticking with the platform given inherent advantages.”
From MarketWatch
At this point, all we can hope is that his inherent cowardice will win out over his monstrous ego one more time.
From Salon
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