innate — existing from birth; inborn; natural
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing from birth; inborn; natural
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈneɪt/
Korean meaning: 타고난, 선천적인, 본능적인
Korean pronunciation: 이**네이**트
Example Sentences
- My cat has an innate fear of cucumbers - nobody taught him that!
- Children have an innate sense of fairness that adults often lose.
- His innate ability to find the longest line at the grocery store is truly remarkable.
innate
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈneɪt//
existing from birth; inborn; natural
Newborn ducklings show their innate swimming ability on first contact with water
Innate gifts create art that can relate to nature's heart.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'innatus', the past participle of 'innascere' (to be born in), combining the prefix 'in-' (in) with 'nasci' (to be born). The word entered Middle English through Old French and Latin legal/philosophical terminology.
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📝Examples
“My cat has an innate fear of cucumbers - nobody taught him that!”
“Children have an innate sense of fairness that adults often lose.”
“His innate ability to find the longest line at the grocery store is truly remarkable.”
“The research suggests that empathy is an innate human trait.”
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