inherent

adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: in-her-ent (3)

English Definition

Existing as a natural or basic part of something.

Example Sentence

Every business venture has inherent risks.

US IPA /ɪnˈhɪr.ənt/

UK IPA /ɪnˈhɪər.ənt/

intrinsic innate essential inborn natural

acquired extrinsic accidental