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    Instinctive (en. Instinctive)

    /ɛ̃s.tɛ̃k.tiv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Produced by instinct, without conscious reflection.
    His instinctive reaction was to move his hand away from the fire.
    Sa réaction instinctive a été d'éloigner sa main du feu.
    Demonstrating a natural or innate ability.
    She has an instinctive talent for music.
    Elle a un talent instinctif pour la musique.
    To act on a whim, without planning.
    He made an instinctive decision without thinking about the consequences.
    Il a pris une décision instinctive sans réfléchir aux conséquences.
    Which arises naturally without deliberate will.
    His love for animals is instinctive.
    Son amour pour les animaux est instinctif.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'instinctivus' meaning 'that which comes from instinct'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act on instinct
    To act without thinking, following one's impulses.
    agir par instinct

    Related Words

    instinct
    Natural tendency that drives one to act in a certain way.
    instinct
    intuitive
    Based on intuition rather than reflection.
    intuitif
    natural
    Which is in accordance with nature, without artifice.
    naturel

    Slang Meanings

    To act without thinking.
    He did that on a whim; it was instinctive.
    Il a fait ça sur un coup de tête, c'était instinctif.
    Quick and spontaneous reaction.
    His instinctive reaction helped him avoid the accident.
    Son instinctif a fait qu'il a évité l'accident.