inherent
Adjective Satellite
- existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
- in the nature of something though not readily apparent
- "shortcomings inherent in our approach"
Adj
- Naturally as part or consequence of something.
Adjective
- Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
Examples
- The inherent beauty of a seven-letter word on Words With Friends is undeniable.
Origin / Etymology
From Latin inhaerentem, accusative singular of inhaerēns, present active participle of inhaereō (“I am closely connected with; adhere to”).
Synonyms
built-in, constitutional, implicit in, inbuilt, integral, underlying, essential, immanent, infused, ingrained, inherent, instilled, intrinsic, inwrought, radical
Scrabble Score: 11
inherent: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordinherent: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
inherent: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary