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innate 1. Botany (of anthers) joined to the filament by the base only 2. (in rationalist philosophy) (of ideas) present in the mind before any experience and knowable by pure reason innate [i′nāt] (biology) Pertaining to a natural or inborn character dependent on genetic constitution. (botany) Positioned at the apex of a supporting structure. (mycology) Embedded in, especially of an organ such as the fruiting body embedded in the thallus of some fungi. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Natural, inherent -- as innate ideas, that is to say, Calling innate evidence of worth by the name of fancy, is not candid. Essay concerning the Human Understanding,' he proved the non- existence of innate ideas. |
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