Instinctive

Definition of Instinctive

Instinctive means something that is done without thinking or learned behavior.

How should Instinctive divide into syllables

There are three syllables in the word 'instinctive'. The first syllable has a short 'i' vowel sound and the second syllable has a long 'i' vowel sound. The third syllable has a short 'i' vowel sound as well. There are four consonants in the word: n, s, t, and c.

Part of Speech - Instinctive

The bird's instinctive behavior to fly south in the winter helped it survive the cold weather.

Sentences with Instinctive

• The baby had an instinctive ability to swim.
• The cat had an instinctive desire to hunt mice.
• The dog's instinctive loyalty to its owner was heartwarming.
• The bird had an instinctive urge to fly.
• The monkey's instinctive curiosity got it into trouble.
• The horse had an instinctive fear of snakes.
• The lizard's instinctive ability to blend into its surroundings kept it safe.
• The lion's instinctive hunting skills were impressive.
• The deer had an instinctive sense of danger and ran away from the predator.
• The fish's instinctive reaction to danger was to swim away quickly.

Quotes with Instinctive

• Instinct is the nose of the mind.
• Every instinctive action is a reflection of one's character.
• Instinct is a marvelous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.
• Instinct is intelligence incapable of self-consciousness.
• The instincts of the herd are stronger than the instincts of the individual.
• Instinct is untaught ability.
• Instinct is the voice of the past.
• Instinct is the secret art of God's wisdom.
• Instinct is the first teacher of all things.
• Instinct is the nose of the soul.
• Instinct is the mother of all education.
• Instinct is a master of all trades.
• Instinct is the impulsion of the soul.
• Instinct is a marvelous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.
• Instinct is the surest guide to the animal kingdom.
• Instinct is the light of reason.
• Instinct is the mediator between reason and desire.
• Instinct is the voice of nature.
• Instinct is the foundation of all knowledge.
• Instinct is the law of nature.

Number of characters in Instinctive

11 ( i, n, s, t, i, n, c, t, i, v, e )

Unique letters in Instinctive

7 ( i, n, s, t, c, v, e )

Instinctive Backwards

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Phonetic Transcription of Instinctive

IPA (International): ˌɪˈnstɪŋktɪv

ARA (American): ˌɪˈnstɪŋktɪv

EPA (English): ˌɪˈnstɪŋktɪv

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