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inherent liking
[ɪnˈhɪrənt ˈlaɪkɪŋ]
noun phrase
pl: inherent likings
gosto inerente
1.
A natural or inborn preference or fondness for something that is part of one's fundamental character or nature
She has an inherent liking for classical music that developed from childhood.
Ela tem um gosto inerente pela música clássica que se desenvolveu desde a infância.
2.
An innate attraction or inclination towards something
An inherent liking for the outdoors is often passed down through families.
Um gosto inerente pela natureza é frequentemente herdado nas famílias.
Synonyms
natural preference
innate fondness
inherent preference
inborn taste
native inclination
Antonyms
acquired dislike
learned aversion
developed distaste
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
gosto inerente
Standard usage
São Paulo
gosto inato
Common alternative
Portugal
gosto inato
Preferred usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
it's in my blood
born with a taste for
natural-born liking
second nature
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