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- [bilt in]
- /bɪlt ɪn/
- /bɪlt ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bilt in]
- /bɪlt ɪn/
Definitions of built-in word
- adjective built-in Built-in devices or features are included in something as a part of it, rather than being separate. 3
- adjective built-in made or incorporated as an integral part 3
- adjective built-in essential; inherent 3
- noun built-in a built-in cupboard or wardrobe 3
- adjective built-in made as part of the structure; not detachable 3
- adjective built-in intrinsic; inherent 3
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Origin of built-in
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900
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Parts of speech for Built-in
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
built-in popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for built-in
adj built-in
- inherent — existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers.
- deep-seated — A deep-seated problem, feeling, or belief is difficult to change because its causes have been there for a long time.
- innate — existing in one from birth; inborn; native: innate musical talent.
- congenital — A congenital disease or medical condition is one that a person has had from birth, but is not inherited.
- constitutional — Constitutional means relating to the constitution of a particular country or organization.
Antonyms for built-in
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