inborn

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He credits his achievements not to inborn talent but to dedication and discovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

On one hand, they argue gender isn’t just inborn and immutable but that it’s wholly deterministic.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2025

But, like almost all mental disorders, bipolar is partially attributable to inborn factors, like genetics and chemical imbalances.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2024

In psychology, the theory that the ability to imitate is inborn held sway for a long time.

From Science Daily • Sep. 27, 2023

We read of technical studies claiming to demonstrate inborn differences, and we also read rebuttals claiming that those studies suffer from technical flaws.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond