instinctive

English

Etymology

From instinct +‎ -ive.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
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Adjective

instinctive (comparative more instinctive, superlative most instinctive)

  1. Related to or prompted by instinct.
  2. Driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking.
    When approached by a stranger, Jared clenched his fists in an instinctive manner.

Derived terms

Translations

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃s.tɛ̃k.tiv/
  • Audio:(file)

Adjective

instinctive

  1. feminine singular of instinctif
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