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 The stretchy nylon/spandex blend dress features built-in shorts with easy-access side pockets and a low, scooped back. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 These include a mail sorting station, built-in charging areas on the shelves for phones, and bulletin boards or pin-up spaces for notes and calendars. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026 Achieve the same style with Quince’s Luna pair, which mirrors Gaines’ silhouette and has built-in stretch for comfortable, all-day wear and a just-right mid-rise fit. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Note that the innersprings are ventilated and have built-in airflow. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for built-in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in

Adjective

If the technology is being handled by humans, is there not an inherent bias?

— Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 17 July 2026
Phillips said to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown on Wednesday, responding to a question about the league’s inherent financial plight.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of inherent

Adjective

Toe Spread Spreading out your toes can reduce stiffness and improve overall balance by strengthening the intrinsic muscles that control toe movement.

— Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026
Cells seem able to conduct this kind of computation very efficiently, creating little energy dissipation and relying, in part, on the intrinsic thermodynamics of intermolecular interactions.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026

Definition of intrinsic

Adjective

Player sales — which are planned for, are made on Newcastle’s terms and, where possible, at the point of maximum value — have become integral.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Companies like Priority Pass are expanding their offerings to include diverse airport experiences such as dining, retail, and wellness, transforming airports from mere transit points into integral parts of the journey.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026