bornness
Definitions
The state or condition with which one is born; one's inherent quality; natural ability or inclination.
Examples
“This “bornness” often entails so many infirmities of genius as to greatly modify⟳ its value. In the game of salesmanship, as it is beginning to be played today, “bornness” untrained cannot compete⟳ with highly trained mediocrity.”
“I wish⟳ to call⟳ this process⟳ a moving from our “bornness to our bentness”; a concept I feel⟳ says it well.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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