inbuilt

[in-bilt] / ˈɪnˈbɪlt /

ADJECTIVE

ingrained

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep-seated fixed implanted inbred inherent innate intrinsic rooted

STRONG

confirmed indwelling

WEAK

built-in chronic congenital constitutional fundamental hereditary in the blood inborn indelible ineradicable inveterate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acquired extrinsic incidental learned

WEAK

superficial surface

ADJECTIVE

inherent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

built-in constitutional deep-rooted deep-seated essential fundamental genetic implicit ingrained innate instinctive internal intrinsic latent natural

WEAK

characteristic congenital connate distinctive elementary fixed immanent in the grain inborn inbred indigenous indispensable individual indwelling inherited inner integral integrated intimate inward native original part-and-parcel resident running in the family subjective unalienable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acquired auxiliary extra extrinsic learned minor secondary superficial unimportant

WEAK

added external incidental

Example Sentences

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The interceptors -- usually winged or propeller-like helicopters -- are mainly controlled with inbuilt cameras that beam real-time images to pilots on the ground.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Oonagh says she was filmed by a man using smart glasses, which have inbuilt cameras, without her knowledge or consent.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Another benefit of the material is that it only becomes activated at eye temperatures, providing an inbuilt storage mechanism.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2024

Mina says “educated” immune systems are providing a kind of inbuilt rapid test.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024

If we were born with all these knacks inbuilt, automated like ants, we would surely miss the variety.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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