ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Inborn

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɪn.bɔːn/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Inborn is an adjective meaning Innate; possessed by an organism at birth.

Meaning

Innate; possessed by an organism at birth.

More Meanings

  1. Inherited; hereditary.
  2. (puristic) Native; indigenous.

Example Sentences

inborn talent
inborn instincts
However, a scientific study just published in American Psychologist provides strong reasons to doubt that there are many inborn differences between genders.

Synonyms for inborn

Depending on context, synonyms include innate, natural, connatural, congenital, native, inbred.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include congenital, innate, natural, inbred, connatural, native.

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