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ubiquitous
colour
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take into account
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Proto-Indo-European
# *gene- **Type:** Etymological root **Language:** Proto-Indo-European **Slug:** gene ## Words From This Root - innately - in a way that is inborn or natural rather than learned - malign - to speak harmful untruths about; or evil and harmful in nature - malignity - deep-seated ill will or extreme malevolence
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innately
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/ɪˈneɪtli/
in a way that is inborn or natural rather than learned
malign
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/məˈlaɪn/
to speak harmful untruths about; or evil and harmful in nature
malignity
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/məˈlɪɡnəti/
deep-seated ill will or extreme malevolence
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