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inherently

UK/ɪn'hɪərəntlɪ/US/in'hiәrәntli/
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Definitions

adv.

By its very nature; as a basic, built-in quality.

本质上,固有地,天生地。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
inherentnot, opposite of
+
-lystick, cling, adhere
=inherently

inherent + -ly (adv.) = "in an inherent way." Transparent adverb of inherent: inherently dangerous = dangerous by its very nature.

Common Collocations

  • 1.inherently dangerous本质上危险
  • 2.inherently flawed天生有缺陷
  • 3.inherently unstable本质上不稳定
  • 4.inherently good本性善良

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Some activities are inherently risky, no matter how careful you are.

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