# inherent

Pronunciation: US say "in-HERR-uhnt" /ɪnˈhɛɹənt/; UK say "in-HEER-uhnt" /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/

## Adjective

1. Existing within something as a natural and permanent part of its character, rather than added from outside.
   - Simple: Belonging to something as a natural, basic part of it.
   - _The inherent risks of deep-sea diving cannot be fully eliminated, only managed._
   - _Any voting system carries inherent trade-offs between fairness and simplicity._

## Origin

From Latin inhaerentem, a form of the present participle of inhaereō, meaning "I am closely connected with" or "I adhere to."

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