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Answer for the clue "Inherent ", 10 letters:
subsistent

Word definitions for subsistent in dictionaries

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1520s, from Latin subsistentem (nominative subsistens ), present participle of subsistere "stand still or firm" (see subsistence ).

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Subsistent \Sub*sist"ent\, a. [L. subsistens, p. pr. See Subsist .] Having real being; as, a subsistent spirit. Inherent; as, qualities subsistent in matter.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. 1 Actually existing. 2 inherent#English.

Usage examples of subsistent.

Nevertheless, if human nature were subsistent in this way, it would not be fitting that it should be assumed by the Word of God.