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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

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First Known Use of built-in

1898

built-in Synonyms

Synonyms

built-in, constitutional, constitutive, essential, hardwired, immanent, inborn, inbred, indigenous, ingrain, ingrained (also engrained), innate, integral, intrinsic, native, natural

Antonyms

adventitious, extraneous, extrinsic

Related Words

basic, deep-rooted, elemental, fundamental; congenital, hereditary, inherited, inmost, inner, interior; internal; characteristic, distinctive, peculiar; habitual, inveterate; normal, regular, typical

Near Antonyms

alien, foreign; accidental, coincidental, incidental; acquired, adscititious; superficial, surface; exterior, external

built-in

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noun \ -ˌin \

Definition of built-in

:a built-in piece of furniture

First Known Use of built-in

1919

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Definition of built-in for English Language Learners

: included as a part of something
: forming a natural part of someone or something

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built-in

adjective \ ˈbil-ˈtin \

Definition of built-in for Students

:forming a permanent part of a structure

built-in bookcases

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