Meaning & Definition of word "Inborn"

Inborn

/ɪnˈbɔrn/

adjective:

  • 1. Existing from birth; native or innate.
    • Example: Her inborn talent for music was evident even at a young age.
  • 2. Natural and inherent, rather than learned or acquired.
    • Example: He had an inborn sense of curiosity that drove him to explore the world.
  • 3. An essential quality or trait that a person possesses from birth.
    • Example: 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.

Related Words

innate:

Existing naturally since birth.

born:

To be born at a particular time or place.

Slang Meanings of inborn

Meaning: A natural talent or instinct, often used informally.

Example Sentence: She's got an inborn flair for design that you can't teach.

Meaning: Something inherent or part of someone's essence, often used casually.

Example Sentence: That guy has an inborn charm that makes everyone like him.