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    in·stinc·tu·al
    [inˈstiNG(k)(t)SHə(wə)l]
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    instinctual (adjective)
    1. relating to or denoting an innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior; based on instinct:
      "an instinctual survival response" · "instinctual maternal behavior"
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  1. Something that is happening naturally
    Instinctual refers to something that is happening naturally, as a result of instinct, rather than being thought about, planned, or developed by training1. It is a largely inheritable and unalterable tendency of an organism to make a complex and specific response to environmental stimuli without involving reason2. Instinctual behavior is mediated by reactions below the conscious level2. Synonyms for instinctual include automatic, instinctive, and involuntary3.
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    Meaning of instinctual in English instinctual adjective uk / ɪnˈstɪŋk.tju. ə l / us / ɪnˈstɪŋk.tju. ə l / Add to word list happening naturally, as a result of instinct, rather than being thought about, planned, or developed by training:

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    : 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

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    Instinctual: done instantly and without conscious thought or decision. Synonyms: automatic, instinctive, involuntary… Find the right word. Synonyms: automatic, instinctive, involuntary… Find the right word.

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    Instinctive vs. Instinctual: Is there a difference?

    Learn the subtle distinction between instinctive and instinctual, two adjectives that are often used interchangeably but have slightly different meanings. Instinctive refers to a specific behavior prompted by instinct, while instinctual refers to the …

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