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innate drive

[/ɪˈneɪt draɪv/]
nounpl: innate drives
impulso inato
1. A natural, instinctive motivation or urge that is present from birth, not learned or acquired
The innate drive to survive is present in all living creatures.
O impulso inato de sobrevivência está presente em todas as criaturas vivas.
2. An inherent psychological or biological force that compels behavior without conscious learning
Humans have an innate drive to seek social connection.
Os humanos têm um impulso inato de buscar conexão social.
Synonyms
instinctive drivenatural urgebiological driveinborn motivationprimal instinct
Antonyms
learned behavioracquired motivationconditioned response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impulso inato
Most common translation in Brazil
Portugal
impulso inato
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
compulsão natural
Alternative term emphasizing compulsive nature

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow one's instincts
answer the call of nature
obey one's nature
segundo a natureza
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