built-in

American  

[bilt-in] / ˈbɪltˌɪn /

adjective

1. built so as to be an integral and permanent part of a larger construction.

   The wall has a built-in bookcase.

2. existing as a natural or characteristic part of something; inherent.

   a built-in contempt for daydreaming.

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noun

1. a built-in piece of furniture or appliance.

2. an additional feature or capability, as of a machine or a service.

   a car with power steering, power brakes, and other built-ins.

built-in British  

adjective

1. made or incorporated as an integral part

   a built-in cupboard

   a built-in escape clause

2. essential; inherent

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noun

1. a built-in cupboard or wardrobe

Etymology

Origin of built-in

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The young woman told jurors Thursday she began using Instagram’s built-in beauty filters when she was 9 and soon found her unedited image repulsive.

From Los Angeles Times

Additional eco-friendly luxury features are the “water vapor fireplaces,” built-in water filtration, and air ventilation system, which “ensure a healthy lifestyle at all times.”

From MarketWatch

Nuuly also benefits from a built-in shopper base from its sister brands along with the expertise and investment potential of Urban Outfitters.

From The Wall Street Journal

He says AI was never a big threat to the company anyway, given its focus on consumer-to-consumer and re-commerce sales, as well as its global scale and built-in shipping and payment moat.

From The Wall Street Journal

One that wasn’t: the two-story Ultimate Family Cabana for 12 with a built-in waterslide, a hot tub and your own bathroom.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• deep-seated
• inherent
• innate