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 captain’s chairs are heated, feature LATCH and top-tether anchors, have individual arm rests that fold flush into the seat edge, and have built-in cup holders that flip down from the seat’s inside edge. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026 Teen accounts have 50 preset safety, privacy and security settings built-in, and TikTok's Family Pairing tools give parents direct control over screen time and content filters. — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 The days surrounding each shooting form built-in comparison groups, so any jump on the day after stands out against the typical daily patterns in road deaths. — Vishal R. Patel, Time, 9 Aug. 2026 The earbuds have built-in storage for about two hours of audio and automatically sync with the app via Bluetooth. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for built-in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in

Adjective

The experience is…less fun, although bad film aficionados know that some level of tedium is inherent to almost all of the most canonical worst movies ever.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
In addition to the sweat-masking technology, Coolmax CloakFX™ fiber comes with the performance properties inherent to Coolmax® fibers, including moisture wicking and breathability.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of inherent

Adjective

But that would be hollow without the sense that the characters’ emotions, and therefore our emotions, are real—that the story, though it might have been born from metaphor, has literal, intrinsic meaning.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
For high performers, the goal is to uncover intrinsic motivation and clear roadblocks, not just praise.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of intrinsic

Adjective

Mental health and work-life balance Research says mental health and wellbeing are integral to quality of life and even physical health.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Entering his fourth season, Doku is now expected to step up and become an integral player so the early disruption to his season is not ideal.

— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026