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Inherent

Ih-NHIH-ruhnt

/ɪˈnhɪrʌnt/

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inherent

Dictionary meaning

In the nature of something though not readily apparent.

Examples

  • Shortcomings inherent in our approach.

Synonyms: implicit in

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