inherently
/ɪnˈherəntli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈherəntli/ (ame, ipa)
inherently — adverb
1. by the essential character of a person or thing, so that a quality is part of th
by the essential character of a person or thing, so that a quality is part of their nature and cannot be separated from it
Some animals are inherently shy and will hide when they see humans.
inherently + adjective describing a permanent trait
Gabriel believes that most people are inherently good, even when they make mistakes.
The new security system is inherently flawed because it can be tricked by simple tools.
Operating a nuclear reactor is an inherently dangerous job, no matter how careful workers are.
There is nothing inherently wrong with asking for help when you feel lost.
- intrinsically
more technical in tone; often used in philosophy, science, or academic contexts
- naturally
more common in everyday speech; can describe what is typical rather than essential
- essentially
broader meaning; focuses on what is most important, but allows for exceptions
- innately
primarily used for living things, implying something is present from birth
- superficially
describes what appears on the surface, not the true nature
- artificially
describes qualities added externally, not naturally present
文法句型
inherently + adjective
inherently + past participle
inherently + verb phrase
用法筆記
Often used before adjectives and past participles to emphasize that the quality is a built-in feature of something, not a temporary or changeable state. Particularly common in formal and academic writing; in casual conversation, alternatives like 'by nature' or 'naturally' are more frequent.