English adjective: innate | |||
1. | innate not established by conditioning or learning | ||
Samples | An unconditioned reflex. | ||
Synonyms | unconditioned, unlearned | ||
Similar | naive | ||
Antonyms | conditioned, learned | ||
2. | innate being talented through inherited qualities | ||
Samples | A natural leader. A born musician. An innate talent. | ||
Synonyms | born, natural | ||
Similar | intelligent | ||
Antonyms | unintelligent, stupid | ||
3. | innate present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development | ||
Synonyms | congenital, inborn | ||
Similar | nonheritable, noninheritable | ||
Antonyms | heritable, inheritable | ||