Synderesis is a noun that refers to inborn knowledge of the basic principles of morality.

Originally stemming from Greek philosophy and the Greek language, our word of the day may be used to describe an innate understanding of right and wrong. Here’s an example of synderesis in use:

My dog’s synderesis must not have been properly functioning when he gobbled up all the apples yesterday. He should have known by now that he was only allowed one per day.