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innately

/ɪˈneɪtli/ adverb · British & US

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What does innately mean?

adverb

Existing in someone or something from birth; inherent.

Example

"She innately understood the complexities of human behavior."

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Words that share this root

native natively inherent inherently

What's another word for innately?

inherently naturally instinctively innately inborn inherent

What's the opposite of innately?

acquired learned developed

Rhymes with innately

naturally instinctively inherently natively