English Dictionary

CEFR C2

innately

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is natural and inborn; by nature.

Examples

  • He was innately curious about how things worked.
  • Some people are innately talented musicians.

Pronunciation: /ɪˈneɪtli/

Synonyms of innately

Words with a similar meaning to innately:

  • naturally
  • instinctively
  • inherently
  • by birth

Antonyms of innately

Words with the opposite meaning to innately:

  • learnedly
  • artificially
  • acquired