Innate refers to qualities or characteristics that are present from birth or inborn, rather than learned or acquired later in life. It is a natural part of a person's being.
Related terms
Genetic: Refers to traits or characteristics that are determined by an individual's genes.
Instinctual: Describes behaviors that are innate and instinctive, such as reflexes or survival instincts.
Nature: Refers to the biological, genetic, and innate factors that contribute to human development and behavior.