Etymology

instinctual

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Today it means: Of, relating to, or derived from instinct. Full definition →

Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? ← English instinct
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  1. Englishinstinct
  2. Proto-Indo-European*h₂el-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*h₂élisder.?
  4. English todayinstinctual

From instinct + -ual.

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