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inherently

/ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/adverb4 syllables

Inherently means: in an inherent manner.

Synonyms for inherently6

also used for inherently

essentially, in and of itself, innately, intrinsically, naturally, per se

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What does inherently mean?1

adverb

1

in an inherent manner“the subject matter is sexual activity of any overt kind, which is depicted as inherently desirable and exciting”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Inherently in a sentence

  • He is a massive dimwit, inherently apathetic and incapable of rational thought.Objectivesea
  • Because monocultural societies do not exist in reality, ethnostates are inherently oppressive.shekitten
  • As life is inherently imperfect, we all are flawed human beings.LoverofEnglish
  • Do you think that any really smart person is inherently interested in languages?nonong
  • Any move to curb competition is inherently dangerous.frpzzd
  • No language is inherently superior to any other.mailohilohi
  • Do you believe that people are inherently good?CK
  • Some people think that young children are inherently egocentric.araneo

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