built-in
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1built–in
adjective \ˈbilt-ˈin\Definition of BUILT-IN
1
a : forming an integral part of a structure or object <a camera with a built–in flash>; especially : constructed as or in a recess in a wall <a built–in bookshelf> b : built into the ground <a built–in swimming pool>
2
a : inherent <a built–in advantage> b : already established <her best-seller status gave her a built–in audience>
See First Known Use of BUILT-IN
1898
Related to BUILT-IN
- Synonyms
- built-in, constitutional, constitutive, essential, hardwired, immanent, inborn, inbred, indigenous, ingrain, ingrained (also engrained), innate, integral, intrinsic, native, natural
- Antonyms
- adventitious, extraneous, extrinsic
2built–in
noun \-ˌin\Definition of BUILT-IN
: a built-in piece of furniture
First Known Use of BUILT-IN
1930
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