inherently meaning

inherently means 'in a natural or essential way'.

inherently :

naturally, essentially

adverb

▪ The job is inherently risky.

▪ The job is naturally risky.

▪ She is inherently kind.

▪ She is naturally kind.

paraphrasing

▪ intrinsically – naturally

▪ fundamentally – basically

▪ essentially – importantly

▪ innately – by nature

inherently

Pronunciation

inherently [ɪnˈhɛrəntli]

The stress is on 'her' and sounds like 'in-hair-uhnt-lee'.

Common phrases and grammar about inherently

inherently - Common meaning

adverb
naturally, essentially

Part of Speech Changes for "inherently"

▪ inherent (adjective) – natural or essential

▪ inherence (noun) – the quality of being inherent

Common Expressions with "inherently"

▪ inherently dangerous – naturally risky

▪ inherently valuable – naturally important

▪ inherently flawed – naturally imperfect

▪ inherently unstable – naturally unsteady

Important examples of inherently in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, inherently is often used to describe something's natural quality.

▪The task is inherently challenging.
▪The task is naturally challenging.

Example of a confusing word: inherently vs. inherently (no confusing word here as inherently is an adverb)

▪The task is inherently challenging.
▪The task is naturally challenging.
"Inherently" is an adverb that means "in a permanent, essential, or characteristic way." It is used to describe qualities that are fundamental to the nature of something. In the sentence "The task is inherently challenging," it implies that the challenge is a fundamental aspect of the task. There is no direct confusing word for "inherently" because it is an adverb and does not have a similar adverb that can be used incorrectly in its place. However, learners might confuse "inherently" with "naturally," which can sometimes be used interchangeably but may not always convey the same depth of intrinsic quality. Therefore, understanding the context is crucial.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, inherently is used to modify adjectives or verbs, highlighting a natural characteristic.

▪The material is inherently strong.
▪The material is naturally strong.

inherently

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

inherently biased

means 'naturally unfair', used when something is unfair by nature.

▪The system is inherently biased.
▪The system is naturally unfair.

inherently unequal

means 'naturally not equal', used when something is unequal by nature.

▪The process is inherently unequal.
▪The process is naturally not equal.

Differences between similar words and inherently

inherently

,

intrinsically

differences

Inherently refers to something's natural quality, while intrinsically often implies something's essential nature.

inherently
▪The design is inherently flawed.
▪The design is naturally flawed.
intrinsically
▪The work is intrinsically rewarding.
▪The work is essentially rewarding.
inherently

Words with the same origin as inherently

The origin of inherently

The word 'inherently' comes from the Latin 'inhaerere', meaning 'to stick in or to be inherent'.

Word structure

It has the prefix in (in), root here (stick), suffix ently (adverb), and means 'in a sticking way'.

Words with the same origin

The root of inherently is here (stick). Words with the same root include adhere (to stick to).

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