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Definition of "inherently" []

  • In an inherent way; naturally, innately, unavoidably. (adverb)

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Use "inherently" in a sentence
  • "While I don't find the term inherently condescending, I agree that there was no reason to make a reference to her sex in that context."
  • "On the negative side, the administration is pushing hard for in-sourcing, what I call inherently governmental functions and that has a negative impact on our work."
  • "Unfortunately, I have come across these notions before, many a time, and I dismiss them as not only logically incoherent, but sinister: People do not go around spreading the notion that human life in inherently mindless and meaningless unless they have something in mind, usually something that means trouble."