as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an inherent concept of justice
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Recent Examples of inherent
Idaho’s law says skiers take on the liability for the inherent risks of the sport, including colliding with trees, bare spots, lift towers, clearly visible snowmaking or snowgrooming equipment and the like.
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Betsy Z. Russell, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
This partial success reflects both ambition and the inherent risks of innovation.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 June 2025
But as with most anything, inherent prejudice reared its ugly head.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
In theory, that should smooth some of the rough edges inherent to a first-time starting quarterback.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Betsy Z. Russell, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
This partial success reflects both ambition and the inherent risks of innovation.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 June 2025
But as with most anything, inherent prejudice reared its ugly head.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
In theory, that should smooth some of the rough edges inherent to a first-time starting quarterback.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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In a 2021 study published in Psychological Reports, researchers explored how intrinsic motivation, the internal drive to act based on interest, personal importance or inner values, affects satisfaction in long-term romantic relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Underlying all of this is the intrinsic tendency to resist cooperation.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Legal recourse can be an integral part of institutional strategy.—
John Marino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Scientific fieldwork is an integral part of research in many disciplines, including geology, geography, forestry, ecology, and others.—
Sarah Boon
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The idea is to keep pushing European governments on problems created by tourism, like rising rents and housing shortages, environmental damage and neighborhoods losing essential services for residents.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2025
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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