In*her"ent (?), a. [L.
inhaerens, -entis, p. pr. of inhaerere: cf. F.
inhérent. 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.
Syn. -- Innate; inborn; native; natural; inbred; inwrought;
inseparable; essential; indispensable.