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Word for “by no choice of your own” such as your skin colour

English Language & Usage Asked by GeorgeMack on December 5, 2020

Is there a word for something you can’t change about yourself?

3 Answers

At least three terms come to mind: my skin colour is natural, my nature is innate, my appearance is inborn.

Answered by Anton on December 5, 2020

As an atheist, I hesitate to suggest that the English language adjective for this is

God-given

e.g. She has a God-given talent…

meaning she was born with it.

(This does have an alternative use that does not fit this case, but should be obvious from the context.)

Of course the most obvious biblical expression is about leopards and spots, but it my be politic to leave the Ethiopians out of this.

Answered by David on December 5, 2020

"Inherent" works as a qualifier for that kind of thing.

Inherent (adj): existing as a natural or basic part of something.

Example: There are dangers/risks inherent in almost every sport.
[Cambridge English Dictionary]

Answered by user9681173 on December 5, 2020

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