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innate

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈneɪt/

innate means: Present from birth, rather than learned or developed later.

adjective

NATURAL ABILITYC1

Present from birth, rather than learned or developed later.

  • She has an innate talent for music.
  • Some animal behaviours are innate.
  • His innate sense of direction helped us find the village.

Similar words: inborn, natural

Opposites: acquired, learned

Common phrases: innate ability, innate talent, innate sense, innate quality

INBORN KNOWLEDGEC2

Already part of the mind, rather than gained through learning or experience.

  • The philosopher believed in innate ideas.
  • They debated whether our knowledge of numbers is innate.
  • This theory treats certain concepts as innate.

Similar words: inborn

Opposites: acquired

Common phrases: innate ideas, innate knowledge, innate concepts

Questions about innate

What does innate mean?

Present from birth, rather than learned or developed later.

What is innate in other languages?

Türkçe: doğuştan gelen · Español: innato · Français: inné · Deutsch: angeboren · Italiano: innato · 日本語: 生まれつきの

How do you pronounce innate?

It is pronounced /ɪˈneɪt/.

How do you use innate in a sentence?

She has an innate talent for music. Some animal behaviours are innate.

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