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innate
existing in someone from birth rather than acquired
Synonyms
- inborn
- inherent
- instinctive
Antonyms
- acquired
- learned
innate in a sentence
Her innate sense of rhythm made learning the drums surprisingly easy.
Scientists debated whether the toddler's curiosity about machines was innate or shaped by her engineer parents.
Where it comes from
From Latin innatus 'born in'
Memory hook
IN-NATE — built in from birth, part of your nature.
Read it in context
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