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    in·stinc·tu·al
    [inˈstiNG(k)(t)SHə(wə)l]
    adjective
    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 happens naturally
    instinctual adjective uk / ɪnˈstɪŋk.tju. ə l / us / ɪnˈstɪŋk.tju. ə l / Add to word list 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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    instinctual adjective us/ɪnˈstɪŋk.tju.əl/uk/ɪnˈstɪŋk.tju.əl/ Add to word listAdd 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 natural or inherent aptitude, impulse, or capacity had an instinct for the right word 2 a : 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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    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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    What does instinctual mean?
    Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! The meaning of INSTINCTUAL is of, relating to, or based on instincts. How to use instinctual in a sentence.

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    What is the difference between instinctive and instinctual?
    Instinctual has the more analytical meaning “relating to instinct,” often used by scientists when identifying a process or pattern rather than any specific behavior. The adjectives instinctive and instinctual are very similar and used similarly in many contexts. As such, their definitions also have a lot in common.

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    What is an instinctual feeling based on?
    An instinctual feeling, action, or idea is one based on instinct. The relationship between a parent and a child is instinctual and stems from basic human nature. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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    What does instinct mean?
    : a largely inheritable and unalterable tendency of an organism to make a complex and specific response to environmental stimuli without involving reason : behavior that is mediated by reactions below the conscious level Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for instinct

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    Is instinctual a scientific word?
    'Instinctual' tends to appear in writings on the science of evolutionary instinct. Some older or more conservative usage commentators find the words to be virtually synonymous, and say that instinctive fills all needs where instinctual might be considered.

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    How do I choose between instinctive and instinctual?
    If you find yourself needing to choose between instinctive and instinctual, your best bet might be to trust your instincts. 'Instinctive' and 'instinctual' are mainly synonymous, but have slight differences in modern usage. 'Instinctive' often refers to an action controlled by instinct, while 'instinctual' refers to the idea of behavior itself.

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