noun
- plural of innateness; the quality or state of being inborn, natural, or existing from birth rather than acquired
Usage: abstract noun, typically used in philosophical, psychological, or scientific contexts
Examples
- Philosophers debate the innatenesses of human moral intuitions.
- The innatenesses of certain behavioral traits remain controversial in developmental psychology.
- Linguists have long discussed the innatenesses of language acquisition abilities.
- The study examined the innatenesses of musical talent across different populations.
- Researchers questioned whether the innatenesses of fear responses are universal.