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Instinctive Definition & Meaning

instinctive
adjective
  1. unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct; "a cat's natural aversion to water"; "offering to help was as instinctive as breathing"

"Instinctive" in song lyrics

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    G&E Music f/ Pep Love, Toons — Interpretations

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Frequently asked questions

What does instinctive mean?
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct; "a cat's natural aversion to water"; "offering to help was as instinctive as breathing"
What part of speech is instinctive?
Instinctive is an adjective.

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