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Meaning of Inborn
The primary meaning of the word "inborn" is related to a quality or characteristic that someone is born with.
Definitions
- Existing or present from birth, rather than acquired
- * Naturally a part of someone's character or nature
Etymology of Inborn
The word "inborn" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "in" meaning "in" or "within" and "born" meaning "to bear" or "to carry", thus referring to something that is carried within from birth.
Example Uses
- Her inborn talent for music was evident from a young age
- * He had an inborn sense of direction that always led him back home
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