innate

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There, in the confines of its pages, Nora recognizes that her father has a much more innate and perceptive knowledge of her that neither of them ever could’ve imagined.

From Salon

But I always had this like innate calling to be very vulnerable and visceral in my writing,” she added.

From New York Times

Autism has strong genetic roots, and some studies have suggested that the sex differences may stem at least in part from innate biological differences.

From New York Times

“He also had an innate curiosity that helped him realize that journalism could satiate his endless curiosity.”

From Washington Post

In that sense, Picasso didn’t creatively influence me — what he borrowed from my ancestors was innate in me.

From New York Times