innateness

Meanings

• Noun

  A quality that is present at birth; a natural, inherent ability or characteristic.

  - "The innateness of birds to fly."
  - "The child's innateness to learn language."

• Noun

  A theory in psychology that certain mental capacities and abilities are present at birth.

  - "The theory of innateness suggests that certain skills, like language acquisition, are innate to humans."
  - "Innate abilities, according to the theory, are not learned through experience."

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Rhymes

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chasteness , graveness , pastness

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Variants

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innate , innately , innateness , innatenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'innatus,' meaning 'born within,' or 'native.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'innateness' was popularized in the 17th century by philosopher John Locke.

2. Some researchers believe that certain language structures are innate to humans, such as the ability to distinguish between consonants and vowels.

3. The concept of innateness has been explored in various fields, including linguistics, psychology, and biology.

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1. Nature vs. Nurture: The debate on whether certain traits and abilities are influenced by genetics (nature) or environmental factors (nurture).

2. Tabula Rasa: The philosophical belief that individuals are born without innate ideas, knowledge, or abilities and that all knowledge comes from experience.

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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 and philosophy, innateness has been a topic of debate and exploration, particularly in the context of human development and nature versus nurture.

How to Memorize "innateness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a newborn baby, innate abilities such as breathing, sucking, and crying are present at birth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'innateness' with 'natural abilities' or 'born traits'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Innate abilities are abilities that are born with you.'

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