1. existing from birth; inborn or innate
Usage: formal
2. closely connected or associated in origin or nature
Usage: formal
3. born or produced at the same time
Usage: formal; rare

Examples

• His connate ability to understand music made him a natural pianist.
• The twins shared a connate bond that lasted throughout their lives.
• Her connate sense of justice led her to become a lawyer.
• The connate relationship between the two concepts made them difficult to separate.
• Scientists studied the connate characteristics that appeared in both species.
• The connate wisdom of ancient cultures still influences modern thought.