innate

Meanings

• adjective

  Present from birth; inborn.

  - "The ability to learn language is an innate human capacity."
  - "Birds have an innate sense of direction."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈneɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90001444"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with innate
mate , fate , state

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Variants

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innate , innately , innateness , innatenesses

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Etymology

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From Old French innater, 'to be born in', from in- 'in' + natare, 'to be born'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'innate' is also used in psychology to describe behaviors that are not learned through experience.

2. Some scientists believe that certain animal behaviors, such as bird migration, are innate.

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Related Concepts

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1. Innate ability: An ability that is present from birth and not acquired through learning or experience.

2. Innate intelligence: A form of intelligence that is inborn and not learned.

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Quotes

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1. The faculty for myth is "innate" in the human race.

   - W. Somerset Maugham,{it}The Moon and Sixpence{/it},1919

2. … the delays "innate" in both serial and book publication …

   - Walter Rundell,{it}American Association of University Professors Bulletin{/it},September 1971

3. … the materials for conflict are "innate" to social life.

   - Richard Sennett,{it}Psychology Today{/it},November 1970

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Culture

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In literature, 'innate' has been used to describe inherent human traits and abilities. In art, it can refer to an artist's natural talent or style.

How to Memorize "innate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a baby being born and possessing the trait or ability.
   - Imagine a seed growing into a tree with innate strength.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'innate' with the concept of birth and being natural.
   - Link it to the idea of a seed growing into a plant.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Innate Is Inborn Ability' to remember the definition.
   - Create a phrase using the first letter of each word in 'Innate' and the first letter of each word in 'Inborn Ability' to form a memorable acronym.

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