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Inherent vs Adhesive - What's the difference?

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Inherent is a related term of adhesive.


As adjectives the difference between inherent and adhesive

is that inherent is naturally as part or consequence of something while adhesive is sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.

As a noun adhesive is

a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion.

inherent

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(-)
  • Naturally as part or consequence of something.
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  • You are a human being. You have rights inherent in that reality. You have dignity and worth that exists prior to law.
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    Usage notes

    * Not to be confused with inherit .

    Antonyms

    * extrinsic

    Synonyms

    * ingrained

    adhesive

    Alternative forms

    * (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
  • Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion.