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inherent

/ɪnˈhɪərənt/
in · her · ent /ɪn · ˈhɪər · ənt/
English Definition
adj. existing as a natural or permanent characteristic
中文释义
固有的,内在的
Significado en Español
inherente, intrínseco
한국어 뜻
내재하는, 고유의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vốn có, cố hữu
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Example Sentence

The risks are inherent in any form of business.

风险是任何形式的业务固有的。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in (inside) + here (here) → (exists) here → intrinsic, inherent
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “inherent”?

  1. A Unexpected
  2. B Extrinsic
  3. C Fundamental
  4. D Superficial
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C — Fundamental. “inherent” means adj. existing as a natural or permanent characteristic

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Climbing without any rope at all carries a serious, ______ danger.

  1. A hidden
  2. B added
  3. C inherent
  4. D chosen
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C — inherent. “inherent” means adj. existing as a natural or permanent characteristic

Common questions about “inherent”

What does “inherent” mean?

inherent — adj. existing as a natural or permanent characteristic. In Chinese: 固有的,内在的.

How do you pronounce “inherent”?

inherent is pronounced /ɪnˈhɪərənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · her · ent.

How do you use “inherent” in a sentence?

The risks are inherent in any form of business. (风险是任何形式的业务固有的。)

What are synonyms for “inherent”?

intrinsic, innate, fundamental, essential — all close in meaning to inherent (adj. existing as a natural or permanent characteristic).

Is “inherent” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. inherent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “inherent”?

in (inside) + here (here) → (exists) here → intrinsic, inherent

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