Definitions
- Referring to a behavior or action that is natural and automatic, without conscious thought or learning. - Describing a response or reaction that is innate and intuitive, based on instinct rather than reason. - Talking about an animal's behavior that is driven by instinct or survival instincts.
- Referring to a quality or characteristic that is present from birth, rather than learned or acquired later in life. - Describing a talent or ability that is innate and natural, rather than developed through practice or training. - Talking about a trait or feature that is inherited genetically from one's parents.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe qualities or behaviors that are innate or natural.
- 2Both words suggest that something is present from birth or instinctively ingrained.
- 3Both words can be used to describe animals or humans.
- 4Both words imply a lack of conscious effort or learning.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Instinctual is more commonly used to describe animal behavior, while inborn is more often used to describe human traits or abilities.
- 2Nature vs. Nurture: Instinctual implies that a behavior or response is purely based on instinct, while inborn suggests that a trait or characteristic may be influenced by both genetics and environment.
- 3Connotation: Instinctual has a more primal or animalistic connotation, while inborn suggests a more intellectual or cognitive quality.
- 4Scope: Instinctual is more limited in scope, describing only behaviors or responses that are driven by instinct, while inborn can describe a wider range of qualities or characteristics.
Remember this!
Instinctual and inborn are synonyms that describe innate qualities or behaviors. However, instinctual emphasizes automatic, intuitive responses that are driven purely by instinct, while inborn suggests a more complex interplay between genetics and environment. Instinctual is more commonly used to describe animal behavior, while inborn is more often used to describe human traits or abilities.
