innate
/'i'neit/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Existing from birth; inborn: Refers to a quality, ability, or characteristic that is present in a person or animal from the time they are born.
- Originating in the mind or nature of a person, rather than learned from experience: Describes something that is an inherent, essential part of a person's character or constitution.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- Humans have an innate ability to learn language.
- Her innate kindness makes her a wonderful friend.
- The behavior is believed to be innate, not taught.
Advanced Usage
- "Innate to": Used to describe a quality that is a fundamental, inseparable part of something.
- Curiosity is innate to the human condition.
- "Innate in": Used to indicate that a quality is present within a person or thing.
- A sense of justice seems to be innate in him.
Variants and Related Words
- Innately (adverb): In an innate manner; by natural character.
- She is innately cautious.
- Innateness (noun): The quality or state of being innate.
Synonyms
- Inborn
- Inherent
- Natural
- Intrinsic
- Congenital (often used for traits or conditions present from birth)
Antonyms
- Acquired
- Learned
- Extrinsic
- Adventitious
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Innate idea: A philosophical concept referring to an idea or principle that is in the mind from birth.
- Innate immunity: The nonspecific, first line of defense against pathogens that an organism is born with.
Adjective
- present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
- being talented through inherited qualities
- a natural leader
- a born musician
- an innate talent
- not established by conditioning or learning
- an unconditioned reflex