B2adjectiveformalpsychologyacademic
US/ɪˈneɪt/
UK/ɪˈneɪt/
present in a person or animal from birth, not learned
In context
Some linguists believe that humans have an innate ability to learn language.
She has an innate sense of rhythm and dances beautifully.
Is talent innate, or can anyone become an expert with practice?
Words that go with innate
adjective + noun
- innate abilityChildren have an innate ability to copy sounds.
- innate talentHard work matters more than innate talent.
- innate senseHe has an innate sense of fairness.
- innate curiosityBabies show an innate curiosity about faces.
- innate desirePeople have an innate desire to belong.