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CONNATURAL
connatural, inborn, inbred
(adjective) normally existing at birth; “mankind’s connatural sense of the good”
connatural
(adjective) similar in nature; “and mix with our connatural dust”- John Milton
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
connatural (comparative more connatural, superlative most connatural)
Similar in nature.
(obsolete) inborn; inherent; natural
Synonyms
• (similar in nature)
• (inborn): See also innate
Anagrams
• cannulator
Source: Wiktionary
Con*nat"u*ral, a. Etym: [Pref. con- + natural.]
1. Connected by nature; united in nature; inborn; inherent; natural. These affections are connatural to us. L'Estrange.
2. Partaking of the same nature. And mix with our connatural dust. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HABIT
(noun) (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; “owls have nocturnal habits”; “she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair”; “long use had hardened him to it”
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