1noun
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
“the spawning instinct in salmon”
01 Word definition
instinct
8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants
Is INSTINCT a word?
Yes. INSTINCT is a 8-letter noun. inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
I-N-S-T-I-N-C-THow do you spell INSTINCT?
INSTINCT contains 8 letters, begins with I, and ends with T.
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2adjective
(followed by ‘with’) deeply filled or permeated
“imbued with the spirit of the Reformation”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗inherent aptituderepleteimbued
02 Letter breakdown
How is INSTINCT spelled?
I1N2S3T4I5N6C7T8
03 Word-game status
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How do you spell INSTINCT?
INSTINCT is spelled I-N-S-T-I-N-C-T. It contains 8 letters.