built-in
Americanadjective
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built so as to be an integral and permanent part of a larger construction.
The wall has a built-in bookcase.
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existing as a natural or characteristic part of something; inherent.
a built-in contempt for daydreaming.
noun
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a built-in piece of furniture or appliance.
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an additional feature or capability, as of a machine or a service.
a car with power steering, power brakes, and other built-ins.
adjective
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made or incorporated as an integral part
a built-in cupboard
a built-in escape clause
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essential; inherent
noun
Etymology
Origin of built-in
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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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.
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.
One that wasn’t: the two-story Ultimate Family Cabana for 12 with a built-in waterslide, a hot tub and your own bathroom.
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