Crossword answer · 6 letters
INBORN definition and meaning
in-BORN · adjective
INBORN
What does INBORN mean?
Inborn means present from birth or naturally possessed rather than learned later.
What does INBORN mean in a crossword?
INBORN is a frequent six-letter answer for “Congenital,” “Innate,” “From birth,” or “Not acquired.” Crossings distinguish it from the same-length INNATE and INBRED.
Why is INBORN useful to learn?
An inborn trait is not automatically hereditary: present at birth and genetically inherited are different descriptions. The word itself does not identify the cause.
Common clue patterns
- Present from birth
- Natural rather than learned
- Innate
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Other meanings to watch
INBORN and INNATE can overlap and both have six letters. Do not substitute a similar-length word without checking its meaning and crossings.