innately

Thân thiện

The child is innately curious about the world around her.

Definition

Adverb * In a way that is natural, inherent, or existing from birth; as an essential, inseparable part of a person or thing's character.

Usage

The adverb "innately" is used to describe a quality, ability, or characteristic that is not learned or acquired but is fundamental and present from the beginning. It modifies verbs (e.g., be, possess) and adjectives (e.g., curious, talented) to indicate an inborn nature.

Examples

• Humans are innately social creatures.
• She seems innately talented in mathematics.
• The behavior is not taught; the animals are innately predisposed to act that way.
• He possesses an innately calm demeanor, even in stressful situations.

Advanced Usage

• "innately understood": Known or comprehended without being taught.
  • The basic rules of fairness appear to be innately understood by young children.
• Used in philosophical or scientific discussions to debate the origin of traits (nature vs. nurture).
  • The study questions whether moral reasoning is innately programmed or culturally developed.

Variants and Related Words

• Innate (adjective): Existing naturally or from birth rather than being learned.
  • She has an innate sense of rhythm.
• Innateness (noun): The quality or state of being innate.
  • The innateness of certain fears is a topic of research.

Synonyms

• Inherently
• Naturally
• Intrinsically
• Congenitally
• By nature

Antonyms

• Acquiredly
• Extrinsically
• Learnedly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an innate manner
   • the child is said to be innately disposed to learn language