built-in
adjective
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Definition of built-in
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : 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
2a : inherent a built-in advantage
b : already established her best-seller status gave her a built-in audience
built-in
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Definition of built-in (Entry 2 of 2)
: a built-in piece of furniture
Synonyms & Antonyms for built-in
Synonyms: Adjective
constitutional, constitutive, essential, hardwired, immanent, inborn, inbred, indigenous, ingrain, ingrained (also engrained), inherent, innate, integral, intrinsic, native, natural
Antonyms: Adjective
adventitious, extraneous, extrinsic
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built-in
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of built-in
: included as a part of something
: forming a natural part of someone or something
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built-in
adjectiveKids Definition of built-in
: forming a permanent part of a structure built-in bookcases
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