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- [in-stingkt]
- /ˈɪn stɪŋkt/
- /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/
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- [in-stingkt]
- /ˈɪn stɪŋkt/
Definitions of instinct word
- noun instinct an inborn pattern of activity or tendency to action common to a given biological species. 1
- noun instinct a natural or innate impulse, inclination, or tendency. 1
- noun instinct a natural aptitude or gift: an instinct for making money. 1
- noun instinct natural intuitive power. 1
- adjective instinct filled or infused with some animating principle (usually followed by with): instinct with life. 1
- adjective instinct Obsolete. animated by some inner force. 1
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Origin of instinct
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin instinctus prompting, instigation, enthusiasm, equivalent to *insting(uere) (in- in-2 + *sting(u)ere presumably, to prick; see distinct) + -tus suffix of v. action
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Parts of speech for Instinct
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instinct popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
instinct usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for instinct
noun instinct
- intuition — direct perception of truth, fact, etc., independent of any reasoning process; immediate apprehension.
- knack — a special skill, talent, or aptitude: He had a knack for saying the right thing.
- talent — a special natural ability or aptitude: a talent for drawing.
- hunch — to thrust out or up in a hump; arch: to hunch one's back.
- sentiment — an attitude toward something; regard; opinion.
Antonyms for instinct
noun instinct
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
- disinclination — the absence of inclination; reluctance; unwillingness.
- knowledge — acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition: knowledge of many things.
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