BUILT-IN Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

built-in

adjective

ˈbilt-ˈin

Definition of built-in

as in inherent

being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing a poker player with a seemingly built-in ability to read his opponents' faces

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Recent Examples of built-in Talk about the space, there’s a restaurant built-in to the space as well as a secondary room with a projector. — Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026 And the tour’s massive new chandelier, which moves in a strikingly different way than in past tours, has built-in sparking and pulsing light effects. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026 The ultra-flattering pants have a built-in smoothing tummy panel and are made from a soft, super-stretchy denim material. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 The four-bedroom’s open-plan kitchen includes a stone island, a marble backsplash, stainless appliances, and a coffee bar, and the dining room has a corner built-in china cabinet. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for built-in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in

Adjective

Judaism sees sin as a rupture that can be healed, not an inherent condition.

— Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Sharing measurements also addresses a technical problem inherent to passive sensing.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of inherent

Adjective

Models must not simulate feelings, intrinsic motivation, or consciousness, the code says.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Every player should have an intrinsic motivation to improve and to be rewarded for that by being called up to play for their country.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of intrinsic

Adjective

Soundgarden were already a major label band with two albums out when bassist Ben Shepherd joined in 1990, but their new bassist quickly became an integral part of the band’s songwriting process.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026
Since sound is integral to a large number of modern devices like smartphones, potential applications could also evolve in these fields.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of integral

Adjective

Ohanian said the debate around AI should focus on substantive risks rather than issues that can be used to score political points, arguing that an informed public is essential to navigating the technology.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Refillable deodorant, once a niche pick from small sustainability brands, is now attracting the biggest names in personal care and reshaping how millions of people shop for a daily essential.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026