Inherent
adjective
Naturally part of something, cannot be separated from it.
Risk is inherent in the stock market.
Often appears as...
- inherent in
- inherent risk
adjective
Existing in someone or something as a permanent attribute.
The inherent rights of every individual.
Often appears as...
- inherent rights
- inherent power
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Formal
Academic
adjective
Deeply ingrained, hard to change or be rid of.
The inherent bias in our education system.
Often appears as...
- inherent bias
- inherent sexism
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Disapproving
adjective
Naturally part of something, cannot be separated from it.
Risk is inherent in the stock market.
Often appears as...
- inherent in
- inherent risk
adjective
Existing in someone or something as a permanent attribute.
The inherent rights of every individual.
Often appears as...
- inherent rights
- inherent power
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Deeply ingrained, hard to change or be rid of.
The inherent bias in our education system.
Often appears as...
- inherent bias
- inherent sexism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Non-removable Trait
Focus on aspects that are inseparable from the subject and define its existence or nature.
Patience is inherent to teaching.
Pro Tip 2/3No Exceptions
Use 'inherent' for qualities that apply in every case, without any exceptions.
There's an inherent risk in any investment.
Pro Tip 3/3Universally Present
The inherent aspect should be considered universal within the context it's used—not unique to a single case.
Adaptability is inherent to successful entrepreneurs.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-removable Trait
Focus on aspects that are inseparable from the subject and define its existence or nature.
Patience is inherent to teaching.
Pro Tip 2/3No Exceptions
Use 'inherent' for qualities that apply in every case, without any exceptions.
There's an inherent risk in any investment.
Pro Tip 3/3Universally Present
The inherent aspect should be considered universal within the context it's used—not unique to a single case.
Adaptability is inherent to successful entrepreneurs.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-removable Trait
Focus on aspects that are inseparable from the subject and define its existence or nature.
Patience is inherent to teaching.
Pro Tip 2/3No Exceptions
Use 'inherent' for qualities that apply in every case, without any exceptions.
There's an inherent risk in any investment.
Pro Tip 3/3Universally Present
The inherent aspect should be considered universal within the context it's used—not unique to a single case.
Adaptability is inherent to successful entrepreneurs.
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Filming The World's...
this amazing claw on their foot they're not inherently that aggressive birds but because they live in dense jungle i think when they're surprised their reaction is to try and kick you with that big claw and that's that's why they are the world's deadliest birds and why when you're filming them you have to do it
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Why good leaders make...
You see, if the conditions are wrong, we are forced to expend our own time and energy to protect ourselves from each other, and that inherently weakens the organization. When we feel safe inside the organization, we will naturally combine our talents and our strengths and work tirelessly
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Would you opt for a life...
Is there inherent value in real experiences, whether pleasurable or painful? Do you yourself have more value when you're experiencing real life's pleasures and pains? Nozick's experiment may not provide all the answers, but it forces us to consider whether real life, though imperfect,
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A simple way to break a...
of smoking, of stress eating and other addictive behaviors. Now, remember that bit about context-dependent memory? We can deliver these tools to peoples' fingertips in the contexts that matter most. So we can help them tap into their inherent capacity to be curiously aware
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How to use rhetoric to...
And finally, pathos appeals to emotion, and in our age of mass media, it's often the most effective mode. Pathos is neither inherently good nor bad, but it may be irrational and unpredictable. It can just as easily rally people for peace
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Let’s put compassion...
unconditional partner in learning a caring and abiding presence in the life of a child who commits to show that child love first and then to teach them to love learning the joy inherent in the process of learning I think about
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What’s that ringing in...
subjective tinnitus has no inherently negative consequences. But for some, tinnitus episodes can trigger traumatic memories or otherwise distressing feelings, which increase the sound’s intrusiveness.
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Is Humanity Inherently...
don't know now that's inherent evil wouldn't it what you saw you could name that as a sort of demonic thing this is demonic it's demonic but I think it's important for
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Kailash Satyarthi: How...
But if we are able to break the circles, then the same anger could turn into a great power. We can break the circles by using our inherent compassion
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Diving With Dolphins -...
we're reminded that we're not separate from the world around us the joy is inherent to our life
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Filming The World's...
this amazing claw on their foot they're not inherently that aggressive birds but because they live in dense jungle i think when they're surprised their reaction is to try and kick you with that big claw and that's that's why they are the world's deadliest birds and why when you're filming them you have to do it
Video examples
Why good leaders make...
You see, if the conditions are wrong, we are forced to expend our own time and energy to protect ourselves from each other, and that inherently weakens the organization. When we feel safe inside the organization, we will naturally combine our talents and our strengths and work tirelessly
Video examples
Would you opt for a life...
Is there inherent value in real experiences, whether pleasurable or painful? Do you yourself have more value when you're experiencing real life's pleasures and pains? Nozick's experiment may not provide all the answers, but it forces us to consider whether real life, though imperfect,
Video examples
A simple way to break a...
of smoking, of stress eating and other addictive behaviors. Now, remember that bit about context-dependent memory? We can deliver these tools to peoples' fingertips in the contexts that matter most. So we can help them tap into their inherent capacity to be curiously aware
Video examples
How to use rhetoric to...
And finally, pathos appeals to emotion, and in our age of mass media, it's often the most effective mode. Pathos is neither inherently good nor bad, but it may be irrational and unpredictable. It can just as easily rally people for peace
Video examples
Let’s put compassion...
unconditional partner in learning a caring and abiding presence in the life of a child who commits to show that child love first and then to teach them to love learning the joy inherent in the process of learning I think about
Video examples
What’s that ringing in...
subjective tinnitus has no inherently negative consequences. But for some, tinnitus episodes can trigger traumatic memories or otherwise distressing feelings, which increase the sound’s intrusiveness.
Video examples
Is Humanity Inherently...
don't know now that's inherent evil wouldn't it what you saw you could name that as a sort of demonic thing this is demonic it's demonic but I think it's important for
Video examples
Kailash Satyarthi: How...
But if we are able to break the circles, then the same anger could turn into a great power. We can break the circles by using our inherent compassion
Video examples
Diving With Dolphins -...
we're reminded that we're not separate from the world around us the joy is inherent to our life
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
The inherent purpose of American government is let people seek their own goals and to encourage them to be responsible on the various adventures they have on their way to those goals, good, bad, and otherwise.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
People credit me for making the universe interesting when in fact the universe is inherently interesting, and I'm merely revealing that fact. I don't think I'm anything special for this to happen.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
The 'free-floating intellectual' may occupy himself with problems because of their inherent interest and importance, perhaps to little effect.
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Werner Herzog
German Director
Facts sometimes have a strange and bizarre power that makes their inherent truth seem unbelievable.
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Mary Beard
There is nothing inherently conservative in the ancient world.
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Lizz Wright
American Musician
I'm so grateful for just the inherent mercy of life.
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Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Ukrainian Dancer
I have this inherent kind of want to help someone.
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Robin Morgan
American Activist
Women are not inherently passive or peaceful.
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Terry Eagleton
English Critic
Nothing in human life is inherently private.
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Sami Zayn
Canadian Athlete
I have that inherent performer personality.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
The inherent purpose of American government is let people seek their own goals and to encourage them to be responsible on the various adventures they have on their way to those goals, good, bad, and otherwise.
Quote examples
Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
People credit me for making the universe interesting when in fact the universe is inherently interesting, and I'm merely revealing that fact. I don't think I'm anything special for this to happen.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
The 'free-floating intellectual' may occupy himself with problems because of their inherent interest and importance, perhaps to little effect.
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Werner Herzog
German Director
Facts sometimes have a strange and bizarre power that makes their inherent truth seem unbelievable.
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Mary Beard
There is nothing inherently conservative in the ancient world.
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Lizz Wright
American Musician
I'm so grateful for just the inherent mercy of life.
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Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Ukrainian Dancer
I have this inherent kind of want to help someone.
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Robin Morgan
American Activist
Women are not inherently passive or peaceful.
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Terry Eagleton
English Critic
Nothing in human life is inherently private.
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Sami Zayn
Canadian Athlete
I have that inherent performer personality.
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