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What is another word for Innate? – 140 Innate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inherent intrinsic natural innate inborn native congenital instinctive intuitive inherent ingrained deep-seated fundamental basic intrinsic instinctual hereditary inherited genetic congenital organic built-in hardwired wired embedded implanted inbred innate intrinsic inbuilt natural normal typical characteristic peculiar idiosyncratic intrinsic inherent essential intrinsic innate congenital inborn native inherited hereditary instinctive intuitive

    Meaning of Innate

    The primary meaning of the word "Innate" refers to a quality or ability that someone is born with, rather than something that is learned.

    Definitions

    • Existing from birth, rather than being acquired
    • * Naturally formed or developed, rather than being created artificially
    • * Originating from within, rather than being imposed from outside

    Etymology of Innate

    The word "Innate" originates from the Latin word "innatus", which is the past participle of "innasci", meaning "to be born in" or "to be inborn"
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe qualities or abilities that are present from birth

    Example Uses

    • The child's innate curiosity led her to explore the world around her
    • * The athlete's innate talent for running made her a natural competitor
    • * The company's innate ability to adapt to changing market conditions has been key to its success

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    acquired learned artificial external imposed extrinsic superficial surface-level acquired learned conditioned habituated cultivated developed created manufactured synthetic fake artificial external extrinsic imposed superficial surface-level

    Related Nouns

    ability talent skill instinct intuition nature disposition character trait quality attribute property feature aspect facet element component constituent part portion section division

    Related Verbs

    possess have hold contain embody exhibit display show demonstrate manifest express reveal disclose uncover discover develop cultivate acquire learn develop

    Related Adjectives

    natural inherent intrinsic innate inborn congenital instinctive intuitive inherent ingrained deep-seated fundamental basic intrinsic instinctual hereditary inherited genetic congenital organic built-in hardwired wired embedded implanted inbred