Meaning & Definition of Innate in English
English⟶
Innate
/ɪnet/
adjective
1. Not established by conditioning or learning
- "An unconditioned reflex"
synonym:
- unconditioned,
- innate,
- unlearned
2. Being talented through inherited qualities
- "A natural leader"
- "A born musician"
- "An innate talent"
synonym:
- natural,
- born(p),
- innate(p)
3. Present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
- Acquired during fetal development
synonym:
- congenital,
- inborn,
- innate
Examples of using
He has an innate love of adventure.
Gauss had an innate talent for mathematical problems.
Generosity is innate in some people.