instinctive
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
in · stinc · tive
ɪn · ˈstɪŋk · tɪv
English Definition
adj. natural, automatic
Significado en Español
instintivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
theo bản năng, tự nhiên
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Example Sentence
She gave an instinctive response.
她本能地做出反应。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
instinct(nature; inherent capability)+ive(adjective)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “instinctive”: The baby turtles had an __________ urge to head toward the ocean after they hatched.
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A
calculated
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B
instinctive
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C
deliberate
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D
unplanned
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B — instinctive.
“instinctive” means adj. natural, automatic
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Pulling your hand back from a hot stove is a completely ______ reaction.
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A
learned
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B
instinctive
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C
planned
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D
deliberate
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B — instinctive.
“instinctive” means adj. natural, automatic
Common questions about “instinctive”
What does “instinctive” mean?
instinctive — adj. natural, automatic. In Chinese: 本能的，自发的.
How do you pronounce “instinctive”?
instinctive is pronounced /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · stinc · tive.
How do you use “instinctive” in a sentence?
She gave an instinctive response. (她本能地做出反应。)
What are synonyms for “instinctive”?
automatic, natural — all close in meaning to instinctive (adj. natural, automatic).
Is “instinctive” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. instinctive appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “instinctive”?
instinct(nature; inherent capability)+ive(adjective)
