Definition
- (noun) A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour. “Many animals fear fire by instinct.”
- (noun) An intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought. “Debbie's instinct was to distrust John.”
- (adjective) Imbued, charged (with something).
Word stats
- Instinct contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Instinct mean?
A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
How many letters are in Instinct?
Instinct has 8 letters.
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