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inherent
adjective
In the nature of something though not readily apparent
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ɪnˈhɪəɹənt
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adjective
In the nature of something though not readily apparent
“Shortcomings inherent in our approach”
adjective
Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
“The Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity”
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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
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