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Inborn

usgb/ˌɪnˈbɔːrn/Volume
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Biological TraitsPlay
Use 'inborn' when referring to characteristics decided by genetics, like eye color. SlideHis inborn blue eyes came from his mother's side of the family.
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Beyond LearningPlay
Use 'inborn' for skills or tendencies not acquired through learning or experience. SlideThe baby's inborn instinct to grasp objects is fascinating.
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Personality AttributesPlay
'Inborn' is also used for innate aspects of someone's personality, like shyness. SlideShe showed an inborn shyness even as a small child.