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instinctual Definition and Meaning in English (instinctual definition)

adjective
Synonyms:instinctiveinnateinherent
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Instinctual definition: Relating to or derived from instinct; based on natural impulse or intuition rather than learned behavior.

Definitions of Instinctual

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to or derived from instinct; based on natural impulse or intuition rather than learned behavior.

Example Sentences

“Her instinctual reaction was to protect her child from danger.”

“Many animals exhibit instinctual behaviors for survival.”

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nouninstinct
adverbinstinctively

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Instinctual definition: Relating to or derived from instinct; based on natural impulse or intuition rather than learned behavior.
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'Instinctual' translates to 'instinctual' in English. Instinctual definition: Relating to or derived from instinct; based on natural impulse or intuition rather than learned behavior.
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