'Inherent' definitions:

Definition of 'inherent'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; "the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity"; "a constitutional inability to tell the truth" [syn: built-in, constitutional, inbuilt, inherent, integral]
adjective
In the nature of something though not readily apparent; "shortcomings inherent in our approach"; "an underlying meaning" [syn: implicit in(p), inherent, underlying]

Definition of 'Inherent'

From: GCIDE
  • Inherent \In*her"ent\, a. [L. inhaerens, -entis, p. pr. of inhaerere: cf. F. inh['e]rent. See Inhere.] Permanently existing in something; inseparably attached or connected; naturally pertaining to; innate; inalienable; as, polarity is an inherent quality of the magnet; the inherent right of men to life, liberty, and protection. "A most inherent baseness." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • The sore disease which seems inherent in civilization. --Southey.
  • Syn: Innate; inborn; native; natural; inbred; inwrought; inseparable; essential; indispensable. [1913 Webster]