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inherente

inherent

adjective een-eh-RREN-teh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: Latin inhaerens (clinging to, inherent in).

Usage Note

Inherente describes a quality that is inseparable from, and essential to, the nature of something. It is invariable in gender and is typically followed by a: los riesgos inherentes a la profesión (the risks inherent in the profession). It is a close cognate of English 'inherent' and rarely causes learners difficulty, though it belongs to formal written register.

Examples

"El riesgo es inherente a cualquier inversión."

Natural Translation

Risk is inherent in any investment.

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