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Inborn

Born in or with; implanted by nature; innate; as, inborn passions.

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Native 84% connected

Arising by birth; having an origin; born.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Native 84% connected

Arising by birth; having an origin; born.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Congenital 92% connected

Existing at, or dating from, birth; pertaining to one from birth; born with one; connate; constitutional; natural; as, a congenital deformity. See Co…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Connatural 92% connected

Connected by nature; united in nature; inborn; inherent; natural.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Inbred 92% connected

Bred within; innate; as, inbred worth.

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Innate 92% connected

Inborn; native; natural; as, innate vigor; innate eloquence.

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