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instinct

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

instinct

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instinct is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, instinct is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofinstinct

1noun
  • A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

    Example: "Many animals fear fire by instinct."

  • An intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought.

    Example: "Debbie's instinct was to distrust John."

1adjective
  • Imbued, charged (with something).

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