inherent (in-her-ent)

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Definition


adjective. existing as a natural part of something

Example Sentence

Traveling upstream to spawn is part of an inherent instinct in salmon.

Synonyms

basic; hereditary; built-in; characteristic

Antonyms

acquired; added; external; extrinsic; incidental

Rhymes

  • behrendt
  • berent
  • errant
  • ferrant
  • guerrant
  • parent

  • adherent
  • coherent
  • inherent
  • aberrant
  • apparent
  • declarant
  • emerant
  • inherent
  • transparent

  • incoherent