ˈɪn.bɔːn ˈɪn.bɔɹn ɪˈneɪt ˈnætʃəɹəl ˈnætʃəɹəl present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development being talented through inherited qualities a natural leader a born musician an innate talent not established by conditioning or learning an unconditioned reflex