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innate

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Present naturally from birth or from an original state.

The author contrasts an innate disposition with habits acquired through practice.

Dictionary practice example.

An innate ability in Mara's invented birds lets them count distant bell strokes from the moment they hatch, before any training.