Word Games Pro Dictionary

inherent

adjective

in the nature of something though not readily apparent

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
I
Ends with
T
Contains
NH
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪnˈhɪəɹənt

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. in the nature of something though not readily apparent

    “shortcomings inherent in our approach”

adjective

  1. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

    “the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity”

In context

Example Sentences

shortcomings inherent in our approach
an underlying meaning
the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity
a constitutional inability to tell the truth

Similar words

Synonyms

Scroll to Top