instynkt

Polish

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin īnstīnctus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈin.stɘŋkt/
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  • Rhymes: -instɘŋkt
  • Syllabification: in‧stynkt

Noun

instynkt m inan

  1. (ethology) instinct (natural or inherent impulse or behavior)
    Synonym: popęd
  2. instinct, intuition (intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought)
    Synonym: intuicja
  3. acumen, knack, talent (readiness in performance; aptness at doing something; skill; facility; dexterity)
    Synonyms: nerw, talent, żyłka

Declension

Derived terms

adverbs
nouns
  • instynktowność
  • instynktowość

Further reading

  • instynkt in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • instynkt in Polish dictionaries at PWN