instinctive
intermediateB1/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ · in-stinc-tive
Relating to or prompted by instinct; automatic or unthinking.
Meanings
Relating to or prompted by instinct; automatic or unthinking.
وہ جو غریزی ہو، بغیر سوچے سمجھے کیے جانے والا۔
غریزی
gharezi
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Common Collocations
- instinctive behavior
- instinctive response
- instinctive reaction
Example Sentences
Her instinctive reaction was to protect her child.
اس کی غریزی ردِ عمل اپنے بچے کی حفاظت کرنا تھا.
Us ki gharezi rad-e amal apne bachay ki hifazat karna tha.
Many animals have instinctive behaviors for survival.
بہت سے جانوروں میں بقا کے لیے غریزی رویے ہوتے ہیں.
Bohat se janwaron mein baqa ke liye gharezi rawaiye hote hain.
He made an instinctive choice without overthinking.
اس نے زیادہ سوچے بغیر ایک غریزی انتخاب کیا.
Us ne zyada soche baghair ek gharezi intekhab kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Connect 'instinctive' with an 'instinct' to remember that it's about innate actions.
Imagine an animal reacting quickly to danger without thinking.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "instinctivus" — of or relating to instinct
First known use: 19th century
The term 'instinctive' has evolved from the Latin word 'instinctivus', reflecting behaviors driven by innate impulses rather than learned experiences.