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instinctive

in·stinc·tive [ in stíngktiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. involuntary: relating to, prompted by, or based on a strong natural impulse
an instinctive fear of water

2. natural: having a particular quality or skill spontaneously and without effort or instruction
an instinctive feel for color
an instinctive cook


in·stinc·tive·ly adverb
in·stinc·tive·ness noun
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