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Inherent vs Steadfast - What's the difference?

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Inherent is a related term of steadfast.


As adjectives the difference between inherent and steadfast

is that inherent is inherent while steadfast is fixed or unchanging; steady.

inherent

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(-)
  • Naturally as part or consequence of something.
  • * (Lyn Beth Neylon)
  • 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

    steadfast

    English

    Alternative forms

    * stedfast (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Fixed or unchanging; steady.
  • Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving.
  • Derived terms

    * steadfastly * steadfastness