Definitions for innate
ɪˈneɪt, ˈɪn eɪtin·nate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. unconditioned, innate, unlearnedadjective

   not established by conditioning or learning

   "an unconditioned reflex"

2. natural, born(p), innate(p)adjective

   being talented through inherited qualities

   "a natural leader"; "a born musician"; "an innate talent"

3. congenital, inborn, innateadjective

   present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. innateverb

   To cause to exist; to call into being.

2. innateadjective

   Inborn; native; natural; as, innate vigor; innate eloquence.

3. innateadjective

   Originating in, or derived from, the constitution of the intellect, as opposed to acquired from experience; as, innate ideas. See a priori, intuitive.

4. innateadjective

   Joined by the base to the very tip of a filament; as, an innate anther.

5. Etymology: From innatus, perfect active participle of innascor, from in + nascor; see natal, native.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. INNATE, INNATEDadjective

   Inborn; ingenerate; natural; not superadded; not adscititious. It is applied to things as well as persons; but more properly to persons.

   Etymology: inné, Fr. innatus, Latin.

   The Druinian hath been cried up for an innated integrity, and accounted the uprightest dealer on earth. James Howell.

   With eloquence innate his tongue was arm'd;
   Though harsh the precept, yet the people charm'd. Dryden.

   Mutual gravitation, or spontaneous attraction, cannot possibly be innate and essential to matter. Richard Bentley, Serm.

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1. innate

   Innate refers to something existing in one from birth or based on one's natural qualities or abilities, rather than learned through experience or education. It often implies characteristics, traits, behaviors, or abilities that a person or creature is born with or inherently possesses.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Innateadjective

   inborn; native; natural; as, innate vigor; innate eloquence

2. Innateadjective

   originating in, or derived from, the constitution of the intellect, as opposed to acquired from experience; as, innate ideas. See A priori, Intuitive

3. Innateadjective

   joined by the base to the very tip of a filament; as, an innate anther

4. Innateverb

   to cause to exit; to call into being

5. Etymology: [L. innatus; pref. in- in + natus born, p. p. of nasci to be born. See Native.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Innate

   in′āt, or in-nāt′, adj. inborn: natural to the mind, instinctive, inherent.—adv. Inn′ately.—n. Inn′ateness.—adj. Innā′tive, native.—Innate ideas, a priori principles of knowledge and of action, the word 'innate' implying that the power of recognising such principles is provided for in the constitution of the mind. [L. innātus—innasci—in, in, nasci, to be born.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. innate

   To exist naturally.

   The innate qualities of love, understanding, joy, peace and harmony are all across the world.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 20, 2020  

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Anagrams for innate »

1. annite

2. ante in

3. nanite

4. tinean

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of innate in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of innate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of innate in a Sentence

1. Christen Kuikoua:

   In our friendships, we often act as adversaries, and in our humanity, we sometimes emulate the ferocity of lions. Yet, we must not allow malevolence to cloud our judgment or materialism to taint our souls. Instead, let kindness prevail, even if the world misunderstands. It's never too late to embrace the innate humanity bestowed upon us and to find hope by opening our eyes to a better way.

2. Matthew McConaughey:

   Look, I want them to do whatever it is they're fashioned to do, whatever they have an innate ability to do, and are willing to put in the work to get better at it. Whatever that is, I want them to do that. If that becomes something in the industry that I'm in? Bravo. I've met some of the most wonderful people in my life in my industry, I love what I do. Everybody on a set of a film or a TV show has to be great at their particular job for it to work.

3. David Griffin:

   Willie has established himself as one of the most respected assistant coaches in the NBA. In large part, this is due to a tireless work ethic and authenticity of character, he brings a vast amount of basketball knowledge and experience to our team as both a coach and former player, along with exceptional leadership qualities and an innate ability to connect with players, staff and fans alike.

4. Ben Simon:

   Even just an hour of sleep loss was more than enough to influence the choice to help another, when people lose one hour of sleep, there's a clear hit on our innate human kindness and our motivation to help other people in need.

5. Erik Pevernagie:

   By finding out the things we don’t know, we reassess our innate convictions and master our mind-set. As we take time to review the issues in a balanced way, we can restfully remain mindful. ("Looking for the unexpected" )

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=innate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Innate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=innate
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innate
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=innate