inbuilt

adjective

in·​built ˈin-ˈbilt How to pronounce inbuilt (audio)
chiefly British

Examples of inbuilt in a Sentence

It comes with several inbuilt features. She has an inbuilt resistance to change.
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Angela had an inbuilt knowledge of what the Queen should look like from the outset, and the Queen trusted her. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026 Instagram turned any phone into a camera with an inbuilt, global audience. Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2026 The sink is a multifunctional design that includes removable colander and cutting board inserts, a cup washer, a tall pulldown faucet and an inbuilt soap dispenser. New Atlas, 12 Feb. 2026 Her enthusiasm for the house, with its sleek inbuilt wooden furniture and harmonious blend of the outdoor and indoor, is infectious. Liam Hess, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inbuilt

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inbuilt was in 1923

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“Inbuilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inbuilt. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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