NYT Dictionary

INBUILT

/ˈɪnbɪlt/
AdjectiveIN-builtin-built · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Existing as an essential constituent; built-in; inherent; integral.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English in- English built English inbuilt From in- + built.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

constitutionalinherentintegral

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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