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Polish
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin īnstīnctus.
Pronunciation
Noun
instynkt m inan
- (ethology) instinct (natural or inherent impulse or behavior)
- Synonym: popęd
- instinct, intuition (intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought)
- Synonym: intuicja
- acumen, knack, talent (readiness in performance; aptness at doing something; skill; facility; dexterity)
- Synonyms: nerw, talent, żyłka
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Further reading
- instynkt in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- instynkt in Polish dictionaries at PWN