Instinct Definition & Meaning
instinct
- adjective
- (followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated; "imbued with the spirit of the Reformation"; "words instinct with love"; "it is replete with misery"
- noun
- inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli; "the spawning instinct in salmon"; "altruistic instincts in social animals"
"Instinct" in song lyrics
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"My murderous mentality's a basic instinct"
Apache — Wayz of a Murderahh -
"You will be based to rely your skills on pure instinct..."
Artifacts — Skwad Training -
"Significant, different styles on instinct"
Artifacts — Who's This?
Words that rhyme with instinct
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- What does instinct mean?
- (followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated; "imbued with the spirit of the Reformation"; "words instinct with love"; "it is replete with misery" inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli; "the spawning instinct in salmon"; "altruistic instincts in social animals"
- What part of speech is instinct?
- Instinct is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does instinct have?
- Instinct has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).