Inborn: meaning, definitions and examples

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inborn

[ ˈɪnˌbɔːn ]

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characteristic of a person

Existing from birth; congenital; natural.

Synonyms

inherent, innate, natural

Examples of usage

His inborn talent for music was evident from a young age.
The inborn instinct to protect one's offspring is universal in the animal kingdom.

^{Context #2}

innate quality or ability

Inherent, natural, or existing as a permanent characteristic.

Synonyms

inherent, innate, natural

Examples of usage

Her inborn sense of humor always lightens the mood.
The inborn ability to adapt is crucial for survival in challenging environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "inborn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inato

🇮🇳 जन्मजात

🇩🇪 angeboren

🇮🇩 bawaan

🇺🇦 вроджений

🇵🇱 wrodzony

🇯🇵 生まれつきの

🇫🇷 inné

🇪🇸 innato

🇹🇷 doğuştan

🇰🇷 타고난

🇸🇦 فطري

🇨🇿 vrozený

🇸🇰 vrodený

🇨🇳 天生的

🇸🇮 prirojen

🇮🇸 meðfæddur

🇰🇿 туа біткен

🇬🇪 დაბადებული

🇦🇿 anadangəlmə

🇲🇽 innato

Word origin

The word 'inborn' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' or 'within', and 'born', the past participle of the verb 'bear', which in this context means 'to bring forth'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century.