instinct

Definitions of instinct
  1. noun
    inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
    synonyms: natuurdrift
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    type of:
    geschiktheid
    inherent ability
  2. noun
    instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
    synonyms: feeling, intuïtie
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    types:
    bezieler, inspirator, motor
    a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem
    type of:
    denkproces
    cognitive processes involved in obtaining and storing knowledge
  3. noun
    an impression that something might be the case
    synonyms: achterdocht, argwaan, feeling, intuïtie, suspicie, verdenking, wantrouwen
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    type of:
    impressie, indruk
    a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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