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- Dictionaryinstinctual/ɪnˈstɪŋ(k)tʃʊəl/
adjective
- 1. relating to or denoting an innate, typically fixed pattern of behaviour; based on instinct: "an instinctual survival response"
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INSTINCTUAL definition: 1. happening naturally, as a result of instinct, rather than being thought about, planned, or…. Learn more.
1. : a natural or inherent aptitude, impulse, or capacity. had an instinct for the right word. 2. a. : a largely inheritable and unalterable tendency of an organism to make a complex and specific response to environmental stimuli without involving reason. b. : behavior that is mediated by reactions below the conscious level. instinctual.
the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it: All his instincts told him to stay near the car and wait for help. [ + to infinitive ] Her first instinct was to run. It is instinct that tells the birds when to begin their migration.
Define instinctual. instinctual synonyms, instinctual pronunciation, instinctual translation, English dictionary definition of instinctual. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or prompted by instinct. 2. Arising from impulse or natural inclination. See Synonyms at instinctive. in·stinc′tu·al·ly adv....
INSTINCTUAL meaning: 1. happening naturally, as a result of instinct, rather than being thought about, planned, or…. Learn more.
Synonyms for INSTINCTUAL: automatic, mechanical, instinctive, reflex, spontaneous, mechanic, robotic, sudden; Antonyms of INSTINCTUAL: conscious, deliberate, intentional, voluntary, volitional, wilful, willful, prepared
Instinctual definition: Of, relating to, or prompted by instinct.
The meaning of INSTINCTIVE is of, relating to, or being instinct. How to use instinctive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Instinctive.
instinctual: Of, relating to, or prompted by instinct.
The adjective instinctive describes something you do without thinking about it. If you have an instinctive desire to help animals, you might automatically stop your car to pick up every stray dog you see.
