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单词 instinctively
释义

instinctive

adjective

in·​stinc·​tive in-ˈstiŋ(k)-tiv How to pronounce instinctive (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or being instinct
2
: prompted by natural instinct or propensity : arising spontaneously
an instinctive fear of innovation V. L. Parrington
instinctively adverb

Synonyms

  • automatic
  • instinctual
  • involuntary
  • knee-jerk
  • mechanic
  • mechanical
  • robotic
  • spontaneous
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Cats have an instinctive desire to hunt. the instinctive reaction of a mother is to protect her children
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

instinctive

adjective

in·​stinc·​tive in-ˈstiŋk-tiv How to pronounce instinctive (audio)
: of or relating to instinct : resulting from instinct
instinctive behavior

Medical Definition

instinctive

adjective

in·​stinc·​tive in-ˈstiŋ(k)-tiv How to pronounce instinctive (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or being instinct
2
: derived from or prompted by instinct
an instinctive fear

instinctively

adverb

as in intuitively

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • intuitively
  • essentially
  • fundamentally
  • basically
  • intimately
  • innately
  • elementally
  • inherently
  • intrinsically
  • naturally
  • constitutionally
  • congenitally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • artificially
  • unnaturally
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