Innate: meaning, definitions and examples

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innate

 

[ ษชหˆneษชt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inborn qualities

Innate refers to qualities or characteristics that are natural, inherent, or present from birth. These are traits that are not learned or acquired, but rather are part of one's nature.

Synonyms

inborn, inherent, instinctive, natural

Examples of usage

  • Her innate talent for music was evident from a very young age.
  • The instinct to protect their young is innate in most animals.
  • His innate kindness and compassion towards others made him a beloved figure in the community.
Context #2 | Adjective

existing in one from birth

Innate can also describe things that exist in a person or organism from the moment of birth. These are qualities that are not acquired later in life, but are instead present from the beginning.

Synonyms

inborn, inherent, intrinsic, natural

Examples of usage

  • She had an innate sense of direction and never got lost in unfamiliar places.
  • The ability to speak a language fluently is often considered innate in young children.
  • His innate curiosity and eagerness to learn new things set him apart from his peers.

Translations

Translations of the word "innate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคจเฅเคฎเคœเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angeboren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bawaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั€ะพะดะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wrodzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ˆๅคฉ็š„ (ใ›ใ‚“ใฆใ‚“ใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท innรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ innato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸuลŸtan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๊ณ ๋‚œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุทุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrozenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrodenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฉ็”Ÿ็š„ (tiฤnshฤ“ng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prirojen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐfรฆddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒงแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anadangษ™lmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ innato

Etymology

The word 'innate' has its origins in the Latin word 'innatus', which means 'inborn' or 'native'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of innate qualities has been a subject of philosophical and scientific debate throughout history, with thinkers exploring the idea of inherent characteristics versus acquired traits.

See also: innately.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,812 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.