instinctive,

Meanings

• adjective

  Performed or occurring naturally, without conscious effort.

  - "The instinctive reaction of a mother to protect her child."
  - "Many animals exhibit instinctive behaviors, such as building nests or migrating."

• adjective

  Relying on or guided by one's innate feelings or subconscious mind rather than conscious reason.

  - "He followed his instincts and made the right decision."
  - "People often trust their instincts when making important decisions."

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Rhymes

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intensive , extensive , perensive , comprehensive

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Variants

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instinctive , instinctively

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Etymology

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From the Latin instinctus, past participle of instinguere, meaning 'to instruct' or 'to impress,' referring to the idea of inborn knowledge or behavior.

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Trivia

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1. Instinct is a complex phenomenon that involves both genetics and environmental factors.

2. Instincts are not limited to animals; humans also exhibit instinctive behaviors.

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Related Concepts

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1. innate behavior: Behavior that is genetically determined and present at birth.

2. instinctual needs: Basic needs that are driven by our instincts, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for shelter and companionship.

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Culture

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Instinct has been a significant theme in literature, particularly in works exploring human nature and the animal kingdom. It is also a common topic in psychology and neuroscience.

How to Memorize "instinctive,"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mother bear protecting her cubs.
   - Visualize yourself making a decision based on your gut feeling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of an automatic response.
   - Associate instinctive with natural or innate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Instincts: Inborn, Natural, Subconscious, Tendencies' to remember the meaning.

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