Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Innate

Inherent

The most appropriate synonym of the word "innate" is inherent.

• Innate means "existing in someone or something as a natural and essential characteristic."
• Inherent means "existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic part."

Both words refer to something that is not acquired or learned, but is instead part of a person's or thing's natural makeup.

The other words do not have the same meaning as "innate."

• Learnt means "acquired by study or instruction."
• Inured means "made used to something unpleasant or difficult."
• Inane means "lacking sense or meaning; silly."