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instinctually

in·stinc·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-stingk-tiv]
    • /ɪnˈstɪŋk tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-stingk-tiv]
    • /ɪnˈstɪŋk tɪv/

Definitions of instinctually word

  • adjective instinctually of, relating to, or of the nature of instinct. 1
  • adjective instinctually prompted by or resulting from or as if from instinct; natural; unlearned: an instinctive will to survive. 1
  • noun instinctually In an instinctual way. 1

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Origin of instinctually

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; instinct1 + -ive

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Parts of speech for Instinctually

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

instinctually popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

instinctually usage trend in Literature

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