connatural

An adjective describing something that is innate, natural, or having a similar nature; often used in formal or philosophical contexts.

• 🇩🇪Adjektiv, das etwas Angeborenes, Natürliches oder von gleicher Wesensart beschreibt; wird oft in formellen oder philosophischen Kontexten verwendet.

1. Similar in nature C2 formal

   Having a similar or identical nature, character, or quality.

   • The two species are connatural in their behavior.
   • Their connatural talents made them excellent partners.
   • The artist's style is connatural to that of the Renaissance masters.

   🇩🇪Gleichartig in der Natur

   Synonyme: akinanalogouscognatecomparablekindredrelatedsimilar

   Antonyme: differentdissimilarheterogeneousunlike

2. Innate or inborn C2 formal

   Existing from birth; inherent or natural.

   • Her connatural kindness was evident from childhood.
   • The connatural instincts of the animal guide its survival.
   • He had a connatural ability to understand complex mathematics.

   🇩🇪Angeboren

   Synonyme: congenitalinborninbredinherentinnateintrinsicnativenatural

   Antonyme: acquiredartificiallearnedunnatural

• more connatural comparative form
• most connatural superlative form