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instinctive in German

instinctive in German is instinktiv — instinctive means coming naturally and automatically, without thinking it through.

instinctive in German

instinktiv
adj

What does "instinctive" mean?

  1. adj Coming naturally and automatically, without thinking it through.
    "Flinching from a loud noise is an instinctive reaction."
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instinctive in a sentence

  • Flinching from a loud noise is an instinctive reaction.
  • Her instinctive response was to protect the child.

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What is "instinctive" in German?

"instinctive" in German is instinktiv. instinctive means: Coming naturally and automatically, without thinking it through.

How do you use "instinctive" in a sentence?

Example: "Flinching from a loud noise is an instinctive reaction." In German, "instinctive" is instinktiv.

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