innate — existing from birth; inborn; natural
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing from birth; inborn; natural
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈneɪt/
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
Bursting from the shell, the tiny baby chick aggressively shredded a massive electric guitar, proving its musical genius was completely innate.
IN(inside) + NAT(born) — an innate power is a massive, glowing energy that violently explodes from INSIDE you the exact moment you are BORN.
Refusing to just wait in his crib, the aggressive newborn strapped on a giant board to skate, proving his extreme sports skills were completely innate.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
in- (in) + natus (born) = innate (born in/within; inborn)
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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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