existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
<adj.all> the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity a constitutional inability to tell the truth
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
<adj.all> shortcomings inherent in our approach an underlying meaning
Inherent \In*her"ent\, a. [L. inhaerens, -entis, p. pr. of inhaerere: cf. F. inh['e]rent. See {Inhere}.] Permanently existing in something; inseparably attached or connected; naturally pertaining to; innate; inalienable; as, polarity is an inherent quality of the magnet; the inherent right of men to life, liberty, and protection. ``A most inherent baseness.'' --Shak.
The sore disease which seems inherent in civilization. --Southey.
In a statement released yesterday, Koppers Chairman Charles Pullin said the recapitalization would permit shareholders "to maintain an equity interest and participate in the company's inherent long-term value."
But the tensions surrounding the current pressure on Germany and France over the value of their currencies have exposed other weaknesses that have been inherent in the EMS since it started operating in March 1979.
To be a 3M person you must live with it.' What about the risk - inherent in any pan-European organisation - of losing touch with national markets?
There was also a fall in risk-weighted assets, or assets revalued to take account of their inherent riskiness. This drop in loans and other assets was no accident, according to Mr Derek Wanless, a director.
For now, this proliferation of parties, accompanied by propaganda and posturing, often obscures the pitfalls inherent in a Soviet pullout from Afghanistan.
Furthermore, the disappointing results and inherent risks of some laser techniques lead many analysts to wonder whether the industry will live up to investors' expectations.
While some funds already have changed their prospectuses to detail the high risk inherent to high-yield bond investing, the SEC suggestions go beyond these complicated and often hard-to-read explanatory documents.
Mr. Poehl, even as he supports the slower evolution inherent in the Major plan, apparently isn't keen about the 13th-currency idea.
Marriott's problems reflect the difficulties inherent in cultivating capitalism in old state-run economies.
"As mine workers, they face many dangers, whether the hazards inherent in coal mining, the hardship caused by coal company economics or the threats of bodily harm at the hands of gun thugs," UMW President Richard Trumka said.
Wherever you go in the world, people just don't seem to be able to duplicate the first two parts that are inherent within U.S. studios.
Most often the reference is in regard to inherent rights.
Aside from the inherent dishonesty of blaming an imbalance on narrow breaches of accepted rules, it defies rational belief that retaliation would cure the imbalance, even assuming that a cure is needed.
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After nearly three decades of tyrannical rule by the Duvalier family, and a tradition of despotism, the country is experiencing the traumas inherent in long-overdue political, economic and social changes.
To avoid these inherent difficulties of oligopolistic market baskets, we should have to turn away from industrial markets almost completely.
Our business is people; making sure they enjoy themselves is inherent in our company policy.
"It looks very expensive, given the inherent risks of Argentina," she says.
It is time for President Bush to test his inherent power to line-item veto unconstitutional and unneeded provisions in the budget.
A rate cut, by contrast, could be seen as confirmation of the currency's inherent strength.
"The company's inherent risk changed, but we did not change that verbal presentation," Mr. Fidel testified.
The inherent conflict between the interests of shareholders and consumers in privatised utilities makes it inevitable that there will be a continual debate about regulation.
In May that year the first 'KdF' (Kraft durch Freude - Strength through Joy) cars rattled out at a handsome 990 Reichsmarks apiece. But the dangers inherent in overblown costs have persisted.
This failing is not contingent, but inherent in the operation of European institutions. Domestic elections succeed in conferring legitimacy because they fulfil three functions.
The furniture retailer's name gives it an inherent advantage in its appeal to private investors.
"However, we want to take advantage of the inherent younger appeal of `Doogie Howser,' while maximizing `Anything But Love's' excellent adult appeal in the 9:30 p.m. time period," Iger said.
They primarily have ideas and arguments and an inherent faith in the eventual victory of facts over falsity.
You want to make it on your own." But Reiner said his family is very close-knit, despite the inherent rivalries, and often gather for dinners at the Beverly Hills home he shares with wife of 47 years.
The inherent differences between the sides were illustrated by the enormous difficulties they had in negotiating the transaction.
Mr. Warren especially took issue with contentions by the International Airline Passengers Association, a Washington-based organization, that the DC-10 has "inherent design flaws."