innate
word
Definition
Existing from birth; a quality or ability you are born with, not learned or acquired.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or academic word, often used to describe qualities, abilities, or characteristics that are 'inborn.' Common collocations: 'innate ability,' 'innate talent,' 'innate quality.' Not used to describe objects.
Spanish: innato - naturalPortuguese (BR): inato - natoPortuguese (PT): inato - natoChinese (Simplified): 天生的 - 固有的Chinese (Traditional): 天生的 - 固有的Hindi: जन्मजात - प्राकृतिकArabic: فطري - موروث
Example Sentences
She has an innate talent for music.
basic
Children have an innate curiosity about the world.
basic
The bird's ability to sing is innate.
basic
He's got this innate sense of direction, so he never gets lost.
natural
Some people have innate confidence in public speaking—they just own the room.
natural
Her kindness just seems innate—she doesn’t even try, it’s just who she is.
natural