# inherent vs inherently

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### inherent
*adjective · IPA /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ · frequency rank #9,193*
Naturally as part or consequence of something.

### inherently
*adverb · IPA /ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/ · frequency rank #13,175*
In an inherent way; naturally, innately.

## Source
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