innate

/ɪnnˈe‍ɪt/

/ˌɪˈneɪt/

[adjective]

innate

[ADJECTIVE]

not established by conditioning or learning

synonyms : unconditioned

unlearned

antonyms : conditioned

being talented through inherited qualities

synonyms : born(p)

innate(p)

natural

present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development

synonyms : congenital

inborn

Examples

1. Despite her best efforts to be kind and compassionate, her innate selfishness couldn't be suppressed, proving that what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh.

2. What role, if any, does innate talent play?

3. This mechanism is innate.

4. Sharing is innate.