inherent

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
  2. adjective in the nature of something though not readily apparent

Etymology

From Latin inhaerentem, accusative singular of inhaerēns, present active participle of inhaereō (“to be closely connected with; to adhere to”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

built-in, constitutional, inbuilt, integral

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