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- Dictionaryinstinctual/ɪnˈstɪŋ(k)tʃʊəl/
adjective
- 1. relating to or denoting an innate, typically fixed pattern of behaviour; based on instinct: "an instinctual survival response"
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INSTINCTUAL definition: 1. happening naturally, as a result of instinct, rather than being thought about, planned, or…. Learn more.
: a largely inheritable and unalterable tendency of an organism to make a complex and specific response to environmental stimuli without involving reason. b. : behavior that is mediated by reactions below the conscious level. instinctual. in-ˈstiŋ (k)-chə-wəl. -chəl. -shwəl. -chü-əl. adjective. instinctually adverb. 2 of 2. adjective.
the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it: All his instincts told him to stay near the car and wait for help. [ + to infinitive ] Her first instinct was to run. It is instinct that tells the birds when to begin their migration.
INSTINCTUAL meaning: 1. happening naturally, as a result of instinct, rather than being thought about, planned, or…. Learn more.
Define instinctual. instinctual synonyms, instinctual pronunciation, instinctual translation, English dictionary definition of instinctual. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or prompted by instinct. 2. Arising from impulse or natural inclination. See Synonyms at instinctive. in·stinc′tu·al·ly adv....
An instinctual feeling, action, or idea is one based on instinct. [ written ] The relationship between a parent and a child is instinctual and stems from basic human nature.
noun. 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. natural intuitive power. instinct. 2. [ in- stingkt ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. adjective.
