INSTINCT

Instinct

Instinct or innate behavior is the inherent inclination of a living organism toward a particular complex behavior.

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instinct

Noun

  1. A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
    Many animals fear fire by instinct.
  2. An intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought.
    an instinct for order; to be modest by instinct
    Debbie's instinct was to distrust John.

Adjective

  1. Imbued, charged ( something).


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