Inherence vs. Inherency — What's the Difference?

Inherence refers to Empedocles' idea that the qualities of matter come from the relative proportions of each of the four elements entering into a thing. The idea was further developed by Plato and Aristotle.

To be inherent or innate.

To be inherent or innate.

The condition of being inherent

The state of being inherent or permanently present in something; indwelling.

The state of inhering; permanent existence in something; innateness; inseparable and essential connection.

The state of being within or not going beyond a given domain