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- "Aren't rhetorical accusations of passive aggression inherently passive-aggressive?" my dad responded, and they went on like that for a while.†
p. 28.1 *inherently = in a manner that exists as an inseparable part or characteristic
- She has to close her eyes to hide the orgasmic pleasure inherent in GoFast-tasting.†
p. 256.1
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(inherent) existing as an inseparable part or characteristicSynonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
Less-common, but more specific synonyms include "innate" and "intrinsic."
You might choose "innate" when referring to a living entity's inherent characteristic since birth (e.g., an innate intelligence) or to a characteristic that is not obvious at first glance (e.g., "Government has an innate tendency to grow.")
You might choose "intrinsic" when referring to an inherent characteristic upon which other characteristics depend (e.g., "Steel beams were intrinsic to the design.") - (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)