inherently

/ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

In an inherent way; naturally, innately.

Adverb

Examples

Rights are inherently in all the inhabitants; but charters, by annulling those rights, in the majority, leave the right, by exclusion, in the hands of a few.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “inherently” mean?

In an inherent way; naturally, innately.

Is “inherently” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.