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innate
adjective
Present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
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ɪˈneɪt
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adjective
Present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
adjective
Being talented through inherited qualities
“A natural leader”
adjective
Not established by conditioning or learning
“An unconditioned reflex”
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A natural leader
A born musician
An innate talent
An unconditioned reflex
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