Instinctual


[in-stingk-tiv] /ɪnˈstɪŋk tɪv/

adjective
1.
of, relating to, or of the nature of .
2.
prompted by or resulting from or as if from ; natural; unlearned:
an instinctive will to survive.
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or resulting from instinct
2.
conditioned so as to appear innate: an instinctive movement in driving
adj.

1841, from instinct (Latin instinctus) + -al (1). Related: Instinctually.
adj.

1610s (implied in instinctively), from Latin instinct-, past participle stem of instinguere (see instinct) + -ive. Related: Instinctiveness.

Read Also:

  • Instinctually

    [in-stingk-tiv] /ɪnˈstɪŋk tɪv/ adjective 1. of, relating to, or of the nature of . 2. prompted by or resulting from or as if from ; natural; unlearned: an instinctive will to survive. /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ adjective 1. of, relating to, or resulting from instinct 2. conditioned so as to appear innate: an instinctive movement in driving adj. […]

  • In stir

    adverb phrase In prison; inside (1851+)

  • Institute

    [in-sti-toot, -tyoot] /ˈɪn stɪˌtut, -ˌtyut/ verb (used with object), instituted, instituting. 1. to set up; establish; organize: to institute a government. 2. to inaugurate; initiate; start: to institute a new course in American literature. 3. to set in operation: to institute a lawsuit. 4. to bring into use or practice: to institute laws. 5. to […]

  • Inspector of taxes

    noun 1. an official of HMRC whose work is to assess individuals’ income tax liability

  • Inspectorate

    [in-spek-ter-it] /ɪnˈspɛk tər ɪt/ noun 1. the office or function of an . 2. a body of . 3. a district under an . /ɪnˈspɛktərɪt/ noun 1. the office, rank, or duties of an inspector 2. a body of inspectors 3. a district under an inspector


Disclaimer: Instinctual definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.