built–in
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Britannica Dictionary definition of BUILT–IN
always used before a noun
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included as a part of something
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His new watch has a built-in calculator.
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a camera with a built-in flash
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the car's built-in safety features
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a built-in bookshelf [=a bookshelf that is built as part of a wall]
2
:
forming a natural part of someone or something
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see also build in/into at 1build
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All humans have a built-in ability to learn their native language.
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Living in warmer climates has many built-in [=(more formally) intrinsic, inherent] advantages.
