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/ɪnˈbɔrn/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Existing from birth; native or innate.
Her inborn talent for music was evident even at a young age.
Natural and inherent, rather than learned or acquired.
He had an inborn sense of curiosity that drove him to explore the world.
An essential quality or trait that a person possesses from birth.
The child's inborn abilities made it easier for him to excel academically.
Etymology
Middle English, from in + born, past participle of bear.
Common Phrases and Expressions
inborn ability:
A natural talent or skill that one is born with.
inborn trait:
A characteristic that a person has from birth.
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Slang Meanings
A natural talent or instinct, often used informally.
She's got an inborn flair for design that you can't teach.
Something inherent or part of someone's essence, often used casually.
That guy has an inborn charm that makes everyone like him.