Definitions

innate

[ih-neyt, in-eyt] / ɪˈneɪt, ˈɪn eɪt /

ADJECTIVE

inherited, native

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep-seated elemental inborn ingrained inherent instinctive intrinsic intuitive

WEAK

congenital connate connatural constitutional essential hereditary inbred indigenous natural normal regular standard typical unacquired

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acquired extrinsic incidental learned meditated

Example Sentences

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Innate immune cells and DCs are also known as "myeloid cells," which are known to interact with LN tissue during early expansion.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2024

Innate behavior, or instinct, is important because there is no risk of an incorrect behavior being learned.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Innate behaviors are involuntary responses to stimuli, whereas learned behaviors change based on an organism’s experiences.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Innate behaviors have a strong genetic component and are largely independent of environmental influences.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

“Oh, see here——” Innate chivalry toward girlhood overtook him.

From Marjorie Dean, High School Junior by Lester, Pauline

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