I. ˈbilt-ˈin adjective
Date: 1898
1.
a. : forming an integral part of a structure or object
a camera with a built-in flash
especially : constructed as or in a recess in a wall
a built-in bookshelf
b. : built into the ground
a built-in swimming pool
2.
a. : inherent
a built-in advantage
b. : already established
her best-seller status gave her a built-in audience
II. -ˌin noun
Date: 1930
: a built-in piece of furniture