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an innate ability that allows an individual or animal to respond without actively making a decision

instinct, inherent aptitude(adj)

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

"the spawning instinct in salmon"; "altruistic instincts in social animals"

instinct(p), replete(p)(adj)

(followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated

"imbued with the spirit of the Reformation"; "words instinct with love"; "it is replete with misery"

a usually innate ability or desire to perform a specific activity Pouncing on mice is a cat's natural instinct.

We needed all of our survival instincts to make it through the weeks lost at sea.

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