inherent
gb/ɪnhˈɛɹənt/ us/ɪnhˈɛɹənt/
C1
Inglés
~ 8200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
existing as a natural, essential part
Belonging to something as a natural and basic part that cannot easily be removed.
Patrón de uso:
inherent in [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "inherent" with "inherited" or "innate". "Inherited" is used for things passed from parents (like genes or money), while "inherent" means a built-in part of something, not necessarily from parents. Many learners also say only "inherent to"; while "inherent to" exists, "inherent in [something]" is more common and natural in most contexts.
Sinónimos
intrinsic (Very close in meaning; often slightly more technical or academic, especially in science and philosophy.)
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innate (Suggests a quality present from birth or from the beginning, especially for abilities or tendencies, not just any built-in feature.)
Antónimos
external (Focuses on something coming from the outside, not part of the thing’s basic nature.)
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acquired (Emphasizes that a quality developed or was learned later, rather than being a built-in, original part.)
Colocaciones
inherent in
|inherent risk
|inherent right
|inherent bias
|inherent limitation
|inherent power
Temas
philosophy
|science
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Risk is inherent in any investment, no matter how safe it seems.
- The desire for connection is inherent in human nature.
- These flaws are inherent in the current design of the system.
- Every job has an inherent level of stress.
- The court recognized freedom of speech as an inherent right of all citizens.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Some danger is inherent in this sport.
- Change is inherent in all living things.
- There is an inherent risk when you drive fast.
- Noise is inherent in this old machine.
- The story shows the inherent good and bad in people.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
inherent
AFI
GB/ɪnhˈɛɹənt/
US/ɪnhˈɛɹənt/
Sílabas y acento
in - her - ent (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (her)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: inherent
Familia de palabras
Core family
inherently
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
extrinsic
adjective
Advanced or less common
inhere
verb
inherence
noun
Expresiones
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