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The meaning of Instinct

Instinct – definition

noun

An innate, typically fixed pattern of behaviour in animals in response to certain stimuli.

Usage examples:

The homing instinct
adjective

Imbued or filled with (a quality, especially a desirable one).

Usage examples:

These canvases are instinct with passion
noun

A natural ability that helps you decide what to do or how to act without thinking

Usage examples:

[ u ] he lacked the instinct for quick action., [ c ] his biggest asset may be his political instin…

Instinct translation into English

Instinct: translate from English into Chinese

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直觉, 本能

Instinct: translate from English into Dutch

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Instinct, Intuïtie, Aandrift, Natuurdrift, Vervuld

Instinct: translate from English into French

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Instinct

Instinct: translate from English into German

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Instinkt, Trieb

Instinct: translate from English into Hindi

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स्वाभाविक प्रवृत्ति, वृत्ति, स्वाभाविक, स्वाभाविक बुद्धि, प्राकृतिक, अन्तःप्रेरणा, सहजवृत्ति, मूल प्रवृत्ति, सहज प्रवृत्ति, सहज-ज्ञान

Instinct: translate from English into Italian

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Istinto, Pieno

Instinct: translate from English into Korean

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본능, 직각력, 가득찬

Instinct: translate from English into Russian

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Инстинкт, Интуиция, Природное чутье, Жизненный

Instinct: translate from English into Spanish

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Instinto, Sentido

Word origin

late Middle English (also in the sense ‘instigation, impulse’): from Latin instinctus ‘impulse’, from the verb instinguere, from in- ‘towards’ + stinguere ‘to prick’.

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Instinct – similar words

instinctively

adverb

Without conscious thought; by natural instinct.

Usage examples:

Elizabeth reacted instinctively in giving him a hug
adverb

In a way that is not thought about, planned, or developed by training

Usage examples:

She knew instinctively that he was dangerous., instinctively my hand reached for my phone.
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instinctive

adjective

Relating to or prompted by instinct; done without conscious thought.

Usage examples:

An instinctive distaste for conflict

Unthinking

adjective

(of behavior or actions) not thought about, planned, or learned

Usage examples:

My instinctive reaction was to walk away to avoid an argument., she instinctively understood how i …
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