The phrase "innate tendency" means a natural inclination or instinct that a person or animal is born with. It refers to a built-in behavior or habit that doesn't need to be learned or taught. Full definition
Your body type is your blueprint that outlines innate tendencies that have been built into every aspect of your mind - body system. (mindbodygreen.com)
Through their formative years, the twins will become entrenched in their respective innate tendencies or adapt according to the examples they observe. (okcpetsmagazine.com)
Most of those holding this vision would probably rule out a world led by women as being something unrealistic and unnatural, because of a supposed innate tendency to focus on family and caring activities rather than engaging in competitive, aggressive and confrontational interactions typical of politics. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)