Innate instinct Synonyms

Definitions for Innate


  • (adjective) being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
  • (adjective) present at birth but not necessarily hereditary ; acquired during fetal development
  • (adjective) not established by conditioning or learning

Definitions for Instinct


  • (noun) inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
  • (adjective) (followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated