built-in (s)
constitutional (s)
inbuilt (s)
inherent (s)
integral (s)

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type s
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def existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
examples the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity
a constitutional inability to tell the truth
Outgoing links
Similar to intrinsic, intrinsical
Derivationally related form inherent → inherence; inherent → inhere
Incoming links
Similar to intrinsic, intrinsical
Derived from adjective inherently → inherent
Derived from adjective integrally → integral
Derivationally related form inherence → inherent; inhere → inherent

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