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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

In-hēr'ent, a.

adjective

a. [Lat. inhærens, p. pr. of inhærere; Fr. inhérent, Sp. inherente, It. *inerente. See IN-HERE.]

  1. Existing in something, so as to be inseparable from it. “Inherent baseness.” Shak.
  2. Naturally pertaining to; innate; as, the inherent qualities of the magnet; the inherent right of men to life, liberty, and protection.

This is the sole disease which seems inherent in civilization. Southey. Syn.—Innate; inborn; native; natural; inbred; inwrought.