innate meaning and definition

INNATE adjective

Definition of innate (adjective)

1. not established by conditioning or learning
   • "an unconditioned reflex"
   • synonyms: unconditioned, unlearned
   • antonym: conditioned
2. being talented through inherited qualities
   • "a natural leader"; "a born musician"; "an innate talent"
   • synonyms: born, natural
3. present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
   • synonyms: congenital, inborn