'inherent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inhaerentem,' where 'in-' meant 'in' and 'haerere' meant 'to stick.'

'inhaerentem' transformed into the Old French word 'inherent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inherent' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to stick in or adhere to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'existing as a permanent attribute.'