Word of the Day

inhere

[in-heer]

verb:

to exist as an inseparable quality or attribute of something

Explanation

To inhere is to be an essential or built-in part of something. Courage may inhere in a hero, and curiosity in a scientist — traits that seem inseparable from the person who has them. If something inheres, it's woven so tightly into the whole thing that you can't imagine it any other way.

Example: A strong sense of honesty and justice must inhere in all judges.