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 innate innate /ˌɪˈneɪt/

adjective

  1. Present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development  ( inborn , innate , congenital )
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
  2. Being talented through inherited qualities  ( born , innate , natural )
    being talented through inherited qualities
     A natural leader
    a natural leader
     A born musician
    a born musician
     An innate talent
    an innate talent
  3. Not established by conditioning or learning  ( innate , unconditioned , unlearned )
    not established by conditioning or learning
     An unconditioned reflex
    an unconditioned reflex