Designed
Designed adjective - Done or made or performed with purpose and intent.
Instinctual is an antonym for designed.
Instinctual
Instinctual adjective - Done instantly and without conscious thought or decision.
Usage example: the birds' instinctual response is to fly away when startled
Designed is an antonym for instinctual.
Both words in one sentence
- It's hypothesized that this is part of an instinctual mechanism designed to minimize the possibility of inbreeding.
Source: Like Brother and Sister
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