inherent

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   in the nature of something though not readily apparent

   shortcomings inherent in our approach

2. 2
   adj

   Naturally as part or consequence of something.

   There is a stern melancholy in his dark features, inherent and engrossing, which rivets the attention.

3. 3
   adj

   existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Italic *en Proto-Italic *en- Latin in- Latin haereō Latin inhaereō Latin inhaerentembor. English inherent From Latin inhaerentem, accusative singular of inhaerēns, present active participle of inhaereō (“to be closely connected with; to adhere to”).