existing in one from birth; inborn; native: innate musical talent. inherent in the essential character of something: an innate defect in the hypothesis. originating in or arising from the intellect or the constitution of the mind, rather than learned through experience: an innate knowledge of good and evil.

What does innately corrupt mean?

guilty of dishonest practices, as bribery; lacking integrity; crooked: a corrupt judge. ... to lower morally; pervert: to corrupt youth.

Why does inherently mean?

inherently Add to list Share. The adverb inherently means in a natural or innate manner. ... Inherently is the adverbial form of the adjective inherent. They both come from the Latin word inhaerere, meaning "adhere to," with the root haerere meaning "to stick." Synonyms for inherently include intrinsically and essentially.