Instinctively: meaning, definitions and examples
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instinctively
[ ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli ]
involuntary reaction
In a way that is done automatically without thinking.
Synonyms
automatically, intuitively, spontaneously
Examples of usage
- She instinctively knew that something was wrong.
- He instinctively reached out to catch the falling object.
natural behavior
In a way that is based on instinct or natural impulses.
Synonyms
innately, instinctually, naturally
Examples of usage
- She instinctively knew how to handle the situation.
- He instinctively moved out of the way before the danger struck.
Translations
Translations of the word "instinctively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 instintivamente
🇮🇳 स्वाभाविक रूप से
🇩🇪 instinktiv
🇮🇩 secara naluriah
🇺🇦 інстинктивно
🇵🇱 instynktownie
🇯🇵 本能的に
🇫🇷 instinctivement
🇪🇸 instintivamente
🇹🇷 içgüdüsel olarak
🇰🇷 본능적으로
🇸🇦 بغريزة
🇨🇿 instinktivně
🇸🇰 inštinktívne
🇨🇳 本能地
🇸🇮 instinktivno
🇮🇸 eðlilega
🇰🇿 инстинктивті түрде
🇬🇪 ინსტინქტურად
🇦🇿 instinktiv olaraq
🇲🇽 instintivamente
Etymology
The word 'instinctively' is derived from the word 'instinct', which comes from the Latin word 'instinctus', meaning 'impulse' or 'instigation'. The concept of instinct dates back to ancient times, with philosophers and scientists exploring the idea of innate behaviors in animals and humans. The understanding of instinctive behavior has evolved over the centuries, leading to the use of 'instinctively' to describe actions or reactions that are automatic, natural, or based on intuition.
See also: instinct, instinctive, instinctually.