inherent

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BrE /ˈɪnhərənt/ AmE /ˈɪnhərənt/

adjective en → es

1 BORN WITH [attributive / predicative] B1

existing as part of something from the time it is created or born; not learned or added later

intrínseco, inherente

  • an inherent quality/feature

Collocations inherent rights · inherent problems

  • The system has some inherent weaknesses.

    El sistema tiene algunas debilidades inherentes.

2 NATURAL [attributive / predicative] B2

existing naturally or as a result of something being what it is; not caused by outside influences

natural, inherente

  • an inherent characteristic

Collocations inherent characteristics · inherent tendencies

  • There is an inherent risk in any new venture.

    Hay un riesgo inherente en cualquier nueva empresa.