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 instinct instinct /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

adjective

  1. (followed by 'with') deeply filled or permeated  ( instinct , replete , imbued )
    (followed by 'with') deeply filled or permeated
     Imbued with the spirit of the Reformation
    imbued with the spirit of the Reformation
     Words instinct with love
    words instinct with love
     It is replete with misery
    it is replete with misery

noun

  1. () Inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli  ( inherent aptitude , instinct )
    inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
     The spawning instinct in salmon
    the spawning instinct in salmon
     Altruistic instincts in social animals
    altruistic instincts in social animals