inborn

/ˌˈɪnˌˈbɔrn/
/ˈɪnbɔn/
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Definitions of inborn
  1. adjective
    normally existing at birth
    synonyms: connatural, inbred
    native
    belonging to one by birth
  2. adjective
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
    synonyms: congenital, innate
    nonheritable, noninheritable
    not inheritable
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