innate
Translation
innate, inborn, natural
Examples
She has an innate talent for music.
She has an innate talent for music.
His innate sense of justice was strong.
His innate sense of justice was strong.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) innate ((noun)) describes a quality someone is born with She has an innate talent for music.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inborn, inherent, natural; Antonyms: acquired, learned
Etymology
From Latin 'innatus' meaning 'inborn', from 'in-' (in) + 'natus' (born).
Memory Tips
Think of 'in-born'. It refers to a quality or ability you have had since birth.