Instinctive Meaning
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRelated to or prompted by instinct.
adjDriven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking.
Sentence Examples
All forms of life have an instinctive urge to survive.
Drone racing is a high-speed sport demanding instinctive reflexes.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The soldier's immediate ____ response to the attack saved his life.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The cat's ____ reaction was to jump onto the high shelf when it saw the large dog enter the room.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English instinct Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English instinctive From instinct + -ive.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The soldier's immediate ____ response to the attack saved his life.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The cat's ____ reaction was to jump onto the high shelf when it saw the large dog enter the room.