instinctive — relating to or prompted by instinct; apparently unconscious or automatic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or prompted by instinct; apparently unconscious or automatic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
Korean meaning: 본능적인, 직감적인, 무의식적으로 하는
Korean pronunciation: 인**스팅**크티브
Example Sentences
- His instinctive move to catch the falling phone saved it from breaking.
- My instinctive fear of spiders made me scream at the tiny house spider.
- She has an instinctive ability to know when someone is lying.
instinctive
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv//
relating to or prompted by instinct; apparently unconscious or automatic
relating to or prompted by instinct; apparently unconscious or automatic
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라틴어 'instinctus'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '자극하다, 충동질하다'라는 의미의 'instinguere'의 과거분사형입니다. 마치 내면에서 누군가가 우리를 찌르듯이 자극해서 행동하게 만든다는 뜻이었죠.
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“His instinctive move to catch the falling phone saved it from breaking.”
“My instinctive fear of spiders made me scream at the tiny house spider.”
“She has an instinctive ability to know when someone is lying.”
“The cat's instinctive hunting skills kicked in when it saw the laser pointer.”
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