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Definition of inborn

inborn

/ˈɪnˌbɔːrn/
in · born
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1

Existing in a person or animal from birth; natural or innate rather than learned or acquired through experience.

Example

"She possessed an inborn talent for music that became evident before she ever took a formal lesson."

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• Rhymes for inborn

• Nearby Words

inauthentic
inauthenticity
inboard
inborn
inbound
inbounds
inbox

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'inboren', formed from 'in-' (within) and 'boren', the past participle of 'beran' (to bear or give birth to).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inborn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inborn
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