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| 1. | [ noun ] inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli | |
| Synonyms: | inherent_aptitude | |
| Examples: | : "the spawning instinct in salmon" "altruistic instincts in social animals" |
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| Related terms: | aptitude id | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated | |
| Synonyms: | imbued replete | |
| Examples: | "imbued with the spirit of the Reformation" "words instinct with love" "it is replete with misery" |
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| Related terms: | full | |
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instinctual instinctive instigant instant inaction instruct institute insatiate instantly instigate inmost instil instructor inactivate instructed inactivity instilling instigator instal instar instep in-situ instill in_situ instigation instantiate instigative instillator instilment institution instruction instructive instancy instance install inositol incitive inaesthetic inactive instead |
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