Can I say "inbuilt desire"? I think women have an natural/inbuilt desire for buying beautiful clothes. Can I say "inbuilt desire" under this context? If not, what will you say with the word "inbuilt

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Kailin

Can I say "inbuilt desire"? I think women have an natural/inbuilt desire for buying beautiful clothes. Can I say "inbuilt desire" under this context? If not, what will you say with the word "inbuilt"? Thank you!

Jul 27, 2014 12:16 PM

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"Innate" is the obvious choice. It means "present since birth, not learned." "Inherent" works. "Inbuilt" is wrong. "Built-in" works, but it a colloquial and informal. "Natural" works. "Instinctive" works.

July 27, 2014

We'd understand what you meant, but I don't think that it collocates well. Dan has given you a selection of excellent alternatives, though. You are spoilt for choice!

July 27, 2014