- 1. a. Permanently existing in something; inseparably attached or connected; naturally pertaining to; innate; inalienable; as, polarity is an inherent quality of the magnet; the inherent right of men to life, liberty, and protection. Source: opted
- 2. adj. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic Source: wordnet
- 3. adj. in the nature of something though not readily apparent Source: wordnet
- 4. Permanently existing in something; inseparably attached or connected; naturally pertaining to; innate; inalienable; as, polarity is an inherent quality of the magnet; the inherent right of men to life, liberty, and protection. "A most inherent baseness." Shak. The sore disease which seems inherent in civilization. Southey. Syn. -- Innate; inborn; native; natural; inbred; inwrought; inseparable; essential; indispensable. Source: webster
- 5. Permanently existing in something; inseparably attached orconnected; naturally pertaining to; innate; inalienable; as, polarityis an inherent quality of the magnet; the inherent right of men tolife, liberty, and protection. "A most inherent baseness." Shak.The sore disease which seems inherent in civilization. Southey. Source: adambom
- 6. j:100 s existing as an essential constituent or characteristic s in the nature of something though not readily apparent Source: ecdict
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