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inherent

adjective
/ɪnˈhɛrənt/

Meaning

Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.

Example Sentences

There are inherent risks in extreme sports.

Example Expressions

inherent danger

Synonyms

intrinsic, innate, built-in, essential, natural

Antonyms

extrinsic, external, acquired

Collocations

inherent risks, inherent qualities, inherent value

Related Vocabularies

harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Occurring once every three years.
mutually opposed or inconsistent; expressing the opposite of something else
Moving or tending to move away from a center.

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