built-in

/ˌbɪlt ˌˈɪn/
/bɪltˈɪn/
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Definitions of built-in
  1. adjective
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
    “the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity”
    synonyms: constitutional, inbuilt, inherent, integral
    intrinsic, intrinsical
    belonging to a thing by its very nature
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