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Instinctively vs Innately - What's the difference?

instinctively | innately |

As adverbs the difference between instinctively and innately

is that instinctively is innately, by instinct, without being taught while innately is in an innate manner, referring to a property that is possessed merely by its nature.

instinctively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Innately, by instinct, without being taught.
    • Fish instinctively know how to swim; most humans don't.

    Synonyms

    * instinctually

    innately

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an innate manner, referring to a property that is possessed merely by its nature.
    • Fish innately know how to swim, they don't go to school to learn it.