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Learn the meaning of instinct as a noun and an adjective, with examples, synonyms, and word history. Find out how instinct relates to behavior, environment, and reason.
Instinct is the inherent inclination of a living organism towards a particular complex behaviour, containing innate (inborn) elements.
Learn the meaning of instinct as a natural ability or reaction without thinking or learning. Find out how to use instinct in sentences and phrases with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
an inborn pattern of activity or tendency to action common to a given biological species. a natural or innate impulse, inclination, or tendency. a natural aptitude or gift: an instinct for making money. Synonyms: talent, faculty, knack, genius.
Instinct is an inborn impulse or motivation to action performed in response to specific stimuli. Learn about the different senses and meanings of instinct, its genetic and environmental influences, and its role in animal and human behaviour.
- Colin Beer
Instinct is a TV series based on a James Patterson novel about a former CIA agent and a police detective who team up to catch a serial killer. The series features Alan Cumming as the lead actor and explores the themes of instinct, psychology and crime.
An instinct is something you don't need to learn — it happens naturally, without you even thinking about it. Babies cry by instinct, and ducks follow their mother by instinct. Animals and humans learn a lot of things from other animals and humans.
