innate
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Present in someone from birth, rather than learned.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
inborn
natural
Antonyms
learned
acquired
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Which word fits the gap? "Some scientists argue that a sense of fairness is _____ in young children."
Answer: innate
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Present in someone from birth, rather than learned.
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