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innate tendency

[ɪˈneɪt ˈtɛndənsi]
nounpl: innate tendencies
tendência inata
1. A natural inclination or predisposition that is present from birth, not learned or acquired
Humans have an innate tendency to seek social connection.
Os seres humanos têm uma tendência inata de procurar conexão social.
2. An inherent or instinctive propensity to behave or react in a certain way
Children have an innate tendency to explore their surroundings.
As crianças têm uma tendência inata de explorar seu ambiente.
Synonyms
innate inclinationnatural propensityinherent dispositioninstinctive bentinborn predisposition
Antonyms
acquired habitlearned behaviordeveloped trait

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tendência inata
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tendência inata
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
tendência inata
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

it's in one's nature
born with a gift for
have something in one's blood
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