instinctive

instinctive or instinctual (ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv)

—*adj*
1.	of, relating to, or resulting from instinct
2.	conditioned so as to appear innate: an instinctive movement in driving

instinctual or instinctual

—*adj*

in'stinctively or instinctual

—*adv*

in'stinctually or instinctual

—*adv*

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Example sentences

It has also little control over its body, and all its movements are automatic

or instinctive.

Instinctive behavior is an unlearned, inborn tendency to behave in a way

characteristic of a species, ie migration.

Perhaps wolves have learned to be less trusting of humans, on an instinctive

level.

He's a fantastic, instinctive cover corner with tremendous speed.

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