Occurring as a natural part or consequence; latent imminent; intrinsic. [L. inhaerens, sticking to, adhering]
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in·her·ent in-'hir-ənt, in-'her- adj involved in the constitution or essential character of something: belonging by nature <the skin's \inherent elasticity (Kathleen C. Engles)>
in·her·ent·ly adv
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in·her·ent (in-herґənt) [L. inhaerens sticking fast] implanted by nature; intrinsic; innate.Medical dictionary. 2011.