inborn
Example Sentences
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He credits his achievements not to inborn talent but to dedication and discovery.
On one hand, they argue gender isn’t just inborn and immutable but that it’s wholly deterministic.
From Salon
In psychology, the theory that the ability to imitate is inborn held sway for a long time.
From Science Daily
You could have inborn errors, such as polymorphisms in genes that are well described for host immunity.
From Scientific American
Anya didn’t know much about magic, and she wasn’t sure if ignoring an inborn gift meant another type would get stronger.
From Literature
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