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Synonyms & Similar Words
natural talent
inherent skill
inborn ability
innate capacity
instinctive knowledge
intuitive understanding
native intelligence
innate aptitude
genetic predisposition
hereditary trait
congenital ability
innate faculty
inbuilt skill
intrinsic ability
natural flair
innate gift
inbred talent
instinctual knowledge
innate power
inborn capacity
innate potential
congenital talent
hereditary ability
genetic ability
innate endowment
inborn skill
innate propensity
natural ability
instinctive ability
inborn aptitude
Meaning of Innate Ability
The primary meaning of "Innate Ability" refers to a natural or inborn talent, skill, or capacity that someone possesses from birth.
Definitions
- A natural or inborn talent, skill, or capacity, according to Oxford Languages.
- * The ability or skill that someone is born with, rather than something they have learned.
Etymology of Innate Ability
The word "innate" comes from the Latin "innatus," meaning "inborn" or "native," and is derived from "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "natus" (meaning "born").
The term "ability" originates from the Latin "habilitas," meaning "aptitude" or "capacity," and is derived from "habilis," meaning "able" or "fit."
Example Uses
- She has an innate ability to understand and connect with people from different cultures.
- * His innate ability to learn new languages quickly has been a valuable asset in his career.
- * The child's innate ability to play music was evident from a very young age.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
acquired skill
learned behavior
developed talent
artificial ability
unnatural talent
acquired knowledge
learned ability
conditioned response
trained skill
developed capacity
artificial capacity
learned capacity
unnatural ability
acquired capacity