Intellect and Instinct

Intellect

Intellect noun - A very smart person.

Instinct and intellect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instinct" instead a noun "Intellect".

Instinct

Instinct noun - Inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli.
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Synonyms for Instinct

Intellect and instinct are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intellect" instead a noun "Instinct".

How words are described

physical physical intellect physical instinct
pure pure intellect pure instinct
similar similar intellect similar instinct
considerable considerable intellect considerable instinct
Other adjectives: sheer, raw, powerful, massive, increased, great, little, lower, remarkable, incredible, greater, enhanced.
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