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Noun: instinct  in'stingkt
  1. Inborn pattern of behaviour often responsive to specific stimuli
    "the spawning instinct in salmon"; "altruistic instincts in social animals"
    - inherent aptitude
Adjective: instinct  in'stingkt
  1. (followed by 'with') deeply filled or permeated
    "words instinct with love"
    - replete

Derived forms: instincts

See also: full

Type of: aptitude

Encyclopedia: Instinct

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