built-in feature

noun
UK /ˌbɪlt ɪn ˈfiːtʃə/
US /ˌbɪlt ɪn ˈfiːtʃər/

A part that comes with something and is already there when you get it.

The camera on my tablet is a built-in feature, so I don't need to buy one.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Something that is naturally part of a person or thing.

Kindness is a built-in feature of her personality.

3. A function that is already part of a computer program or device.

The phone's built-in feature lets you take pictures without an app.

4. A quality that is always present in a situation.

Traffic is a built-in feature of city life.