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built-in

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built-in (bltn)
adj.
1. Constructed as part of a larger unit; not detachable: a built-in cabinet.
2. Forming a permanent or essential element or quality: a built-in escape clause.

built-in n.

built-in
adj
1. made or incorporated as an integral part a built-in cupboard a built-in escape clause
2. essential; inherent
n
Austral a built-in cupboard or wardrobe
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.built-in - existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; "the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity"; "a constitutional inability to tell the truth"
intrinsic, intrinsical - belonging to a thing by its very nature; "form was treated as something intrinsic, as the very essence of the thing"- John Dewey

built-in
adjective
1. integral, fitted, incorporated, integrated modern cameras with built-in flash units
2. essential, integral, included, incorporated, inherent, implicit, in-built, intrinsic, inseparable, immanent These corporations enjoy substantial built-in advantages.
Translations
built-in [ˈbɪltˈɪn]
A. ADJ [wardrobe, mirror] → empotrado; (as integral part of) → incorporado
B. CPD built-in obsolescence Ncaducidad f programada or controlada
built-in [ˈbɪltˌɪn] adj (cupboard) → a muro; (device, feature) → incorporato/a


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