Innate
/ɪˈneɪt/
Something that is innate is a quality or ability that you are born with, not something you learn later. For example, some people are innately good at drawing or singing because they have a natural talent for it.
Examples
- Some people have an innate talent for music, making it seem easy for them to play instruments and sing beautifully from a young age.
- The scientist explained that some animals have an innate ability to find their way home, even if they have traveled long distances.
- In school, I discovered that I have an innate curiosity about space, which makes me excited to learn more about planets and stars.
Synonyms
natural
inborn
instinctive
native
hereditary
built-in
Antonyms
learned
acquired
developed
artificial
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