Innate Meaning in English
word
ˌɪˈneɪt
ih-NAYT
ɪnnˈeɪt
in-NAYT
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 - موروثBengali: জন্মগত - স্বাভাবিকRussian: врождённый - природныйJapanese: 生まれつきの - 先天的なVietnamese: bẩm sinh - vốn cóKorean: 타고난 - 선천적인Turkish: doğuştan - içselUrdu: پیدائشی - فطریIndonesian: bawaan - alami
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