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  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]



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