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instinctive

[ in-stingk-tiv ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of instinct.
  2. prompted by or resulting from or as if from instinct; natural; unlearned:

    an instinctive will to survive.

    Synonyms: unpremeditated, intuitive, spontaneous



instinctive

/ ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or resulting from instinct
  2. conditioned so as to appear innate

    an instinctive movement in driving

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • inˈstinctively, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • in·stinc·tive·ly in·stinc·tu·al·ly adverb
  • half-in·stinc·tive adjective
  • non·in·stinc·tive adjective
  • non·in·stinc·tu·al adjective
  • sem·i-in·stinc·tive adjective
  • un·in·stinc·tive adjective
  • un·in·stinc·tive·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of instinctive1

First recorded in 1640–50; instinct 1 + -ive
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Example Sentences

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"He was constantly wary of losing the ball, more concerned with avoiding mistakes than creating magic, a shift from instinctive to cautious that blunted his natural game," adds Balague.

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His nose for a gap, jagging step and instinctive unpredictability were England's surest sources of tries throughout the autumn.

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James, from Carmarthenshire, believes it is instinctive for people from Wales to try to find a mutual connection.

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One thing that unites contestants these days, everyone involved with “Idol” agrees, is that social media has bred an instinctive self-awareness in front of the camera.

The hope for Rodgers is Idah's instinctive finishes, particularly for the first goal where he managed to react brilliantly to get his leg in a difficult position to lash home, will spark something.

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