INSTINCTIVELY

instinctively

(adverb) as a matter of instinct; “he instinctively grabbed the knife”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

instinctively (comparative more instinctively, superlative most instinctively)

Innately; by instinct; without being taught.

Synonyms

• instinctually

Source: Wiktionary

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In*stinc"tive*ly, adv.

Definition: In an instinctive manner; by force of instinct; by natural impulse.

INSTINCTIVE

In*stinc"tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. instinctif.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to instinct; derived from, or prompted by, instinct; of the nature of instinct; determined by natural impulse or propensity; acting or produced without reasoning, deliberation, instruction, or experience; spontaneous. "Instinctive motion." Milton. "Instinctive dread." Cowper. With taste instinctive give Each grace appropriate. Mason. Have we had instinctive intimations of the death of some absent friends Bp. Hall.

Note: The terms instinctive belief, instinctive judgment, instinctive cognition, are expressions not ill adapted to characterize a belief, judgment, or cognition, which, as the result of no anterior consciousness, is, like the products of animal instinct, the intelligent effect of (as far as we are concerned) an unknown cause. Sir H. Hamilton.

Syn.

– Natural; voluntary; spontaneous; original; innate; inherent; automatic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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