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instinct

/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
  2. An intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought.
  3. Imbued, charged (with something).

Etymology / origin

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Related words

full(English)imbued(English)inherent aptitude(English)intuition(English)reflex(English)insight(English)sense(English)idea(English)pinker(English)instincts(English)herding(English)freud(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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