INHERENTLY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

inherently

adverb

as in fundamentally

by natural character or ability the judge's observation that women are not inherently better at parenting than men

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Recent Examples of inherently Yet sports is inherently global, and attractive businesses may be headquartered in Europe, Canada, Australia, Latin America or Asia. — Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026 To be sure, a bit of polyester here and there is not inherently bad, especially in outdoor or athletic gear. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Covering a Bruce Springsteen song inherently means living up to the Boss’s original version. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026 These times apply to the random dot-motion task, which inherently requires waiting to see which way things are drifting. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026 But the starting assumption of these debates is that responsible business conduct legislation is inherently costly, and that weakening EU legislation and prohibiting more ambitious member state laws will reduce those costs. — Ben Vanpeperstraete, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 But experts say the country's estimate is inherently problematic and far from proven — rooted in exaggerated, aging data from a corrupt government. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 One company makes electric cars that are inherently terrestrial, ferrying millions of drivers on roads around the world. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Animal rights activists have argued in favor of banning the industry for more than two decades, calling the work dangerous and inherently abusive to the equines. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

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Fortunately, decades of research have fundamentally changed what is possible.

— Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
The film conceives of a universe ruled by blind luck, fundamentally indifferent to human suffering and moral comeuppance.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of fundamentally

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Perhaps that’s why the first of Cyrus’ shows at the Hollywood Bowl felt so possessive, so intrinsically tied to her recent eras and willing to explore them.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Both professions must recognize that human and animal health are intrinsically tied and champion balanced nutrition and active lifestyles.

— Will Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of intrinsically

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These are basically less privileged neighborhoods where the government is meant to show a greater focus on education by employing more teachers and so on.

— Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Brody and Chang have seen them all (basically), and have some guiding thoughts to share, below.

— Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of basically

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Google’s statement is essentially a roundabout way of confirming that Workspace and Photos data may inform ads.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
On their way out, and in so many words, Beatrice essentially apologizes for Smallwood’s behavior to Serena (and even congratulates her on the baby).

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

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