Innate
/ɪˈneɪt/noun
Existing from birth; inborn or natural.
Did you know?The concept of innate traits has been central in various philosophical and astrological traditions, linking the idea of nature with one's fate.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*genə-
“to beget or produce, signifying the act of birth or creation.”
Latin
Latin
innatus
“born in, innate; literally 'born into'.”
Old French
Old French
enait
“to be born.”
Middle English
Middle English
innate
“inborn, natural.”
Modern English
English
innate
“referring to qualities or abilities present at birth.”