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stingkt
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definition 1: |
the natural, unlearned behavioral tendencies or characteristics that are innate in any given species.
These birds have a migratory instinct.- similar words:
- drive, impulse, sense, tendency, urge
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definition 2: |
a strong natural inclination, ability, or aptitude.
It was his instinct to withdraw from conflict.She simply has an instinct for musical composition.- synonyms:
- ability, aptitude, disposition, flair, gift, knack, proclivity, propensity, talent, tendency
- similar words:
- capacity, facility, faculty, feel, impulse, inclination, predisposition
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definition 3: |
power of intuition.
She has accurate instincts about people's motives.- synonyms:
- intuition, sixth sense
- similar words:
- insight, perception
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adjective |
pronunciation: |
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stingkt
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definition: |
full or replete; charged; imbued (usu. fol. by "with").
The poem is instinct with passion and anger.- synonyms:
- full, imbued, infused, permeated, pervaded, pregnant, replete, rife
- similar words:
- charged, fraught
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derivation: |
instinctual (adj.) |
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