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innate

[ih-neyt, in-eyt] / ɪˈneɪt, ˈɪn eɪt /


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The most fundamental tool he describes is an innate “number sense,” as displayed by both humans and some animals, including rats, ants, chickens, chimpanzees and guppies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

We have this almost innate sense of: Well, if they indict someone, that person probably did something pretty bad.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Humor resonates with something individual, possibly innate and probably inexplicable inside each of us; our sense of it is something we can’t control.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Nahai says by using mascots, brands tap into people's innate impulses.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

He is grateful that his mind has retained these images of her, pleased with himself, as if he has just discovered an innate talent for a sport or a game he’s never played.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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