Word: instinctual
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: in
stinc
tu
al
Definition: Of, relating to, or derived from instinct.
Morphemes:
Affix: instinct
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: īnstinctus
Language: la
Decoded: instinctus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: instigation, impulse
Affix: -ual
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -al. Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.