Inborn

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌbɔrn/

Definitions of inborn

adjective existing naturally or by heredity rather than being learned or acquired

Example Sentences

A1 Babies have inborn reflexes like sucking and grasping.

A2 Some people believe that artistic talent is inborn.

B1 It is said that certain personality traits are inborn and not learned.

B2 The scientist discovered a gene that controls an inborn immunity to a certain disease.

C1 The musician's inborn sense of rhythm and melody set them apart from others in their field.

C2 Her inborn ability to empathize with others made her a natural choice for a career in counseling.

Examples of inborn in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted research to determine if intelligence is an inborn trait.

informal Some people believe that artistic talent is inborn, while others think it can be developed over time.

slang My friend has an inborn ability to always find the best deals when shopping.

figurative The love for music seemed to be inborn in her, as she was always drawn to it from a young age.

Grammatical Forms of inborn

• past tense: innate
• plural: inborns
• comparative: more inborn
• superlative: most inborn
• present tense: is inborn
• future tense: will be inborn
• perfect tense: has been inborn
• continuous tense: is being inborn
• singular: inborn
• positive degree: inborn
• infinitive: to be inborn
• gerund: being inborn
• participle: inborn

Origin and Evolution of inborn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'inborn' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'inboren'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inborn' has retained its original meaning of existing from birth, without any external cause, and is still commonly used in modern English.