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inherent

/ɪnˈhɪərənt/

EN

Existing as a natural, permanent part of someone or something, not added from outside

The ability to feel emotion is inherent to most human beings.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin verb *inherere*, meaning 'to stick in, cling to'. It entered English in the 17th century via the past participle *inherens* which was adapted into Middle French first.

Translations

简体中文
固有的,内在的,生来的
繁體中文
固有的,內在的,生來的
日本語
固有の,内在する,生まれ持った
한국어
본래의,내재된,타고난
Deutsch
angeboren,inhärent,eingeboren
Español
inherente,intrínseco,natual
Português
inerente,intrínseco,natural

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