"inherent" meaning in English

See inherent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: inherent [positive], more inherent [comparative], most inherent [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A part of something that is natural and cannot be separated from it.
    Sense id: simple-inherent-en-adj-t4DErLA3
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          "text": "There may be problems inherent in hiring part-time staff."
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          "text": "Everybody understands the inherent value of education."
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        },
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