# inherently

**Pronunciation:** /ɪnˈhɪərəntli/ · in-HAIR-ent-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

As a basic, essential, or permanent quality; by its very nature.

## Examples

- This problem is inherently complex and will require a multi-faceted solution.
- The design of the experiment was inherently flawed from the start.
- She felt that the job was inherently rewarding, even if the pay was low.

## Synonyms

- essentially — Focuses on the most important or fundamental aspect.
- fundamentally — Relates to the basic principles or structure.
- intrinsically — Emphasizes that something is a natural and inseparable part of the thing itself.
- by nature — Highlights the natural, unchangeable quality of something.

## Antonyms

- extrinsically — Coming from or dependent on external factors, not an essential quality.
- accidentally — Happening by chance, not as a result of an essential nature.

## Collocations

- inherently flawed — The research was inherently flawed due to its small sample size.
- inherently dangerous — Climbing without safety equipment is inherently dangerous.
- inherently valuable — Many people believe that human life is inherently valuable.
- inherently unstable — The political situation in the region is inherently unstable.

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