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intuition

[ˌɪntjuˈɪʃən]

intuition Definition

the ability to understand or know something without needing to think about it or use reason to discover it, or a feeling that shows this ability.

Using intuition: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intuition" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had an intuition that something was wrong.

  • Example

    She had an intuition that he was lying.

  • Example

    He followed his intuition and made the right decision.

  • Example

    Her intuition told her to avoid the situation.

intuition Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for intuition

Phrases with intuition

  • women's intuition

    the supposed intuitive insight or understanding of women; the ability of women to understand or know something without needing to think about it or use reason to discover it

    Example

    She had a hunch that he was cheating on her, and her women's intuition proved to be correct.

  • a thought experiment designed to challenge or stimulate intuitive thinking

    Example

    The professor used an intuition pump to help the students understand the complex concept.

  • a type of symbolic logic that rejects the law of excluded middle, which states that every proposition is either true or false

    Example

    Intuitionistic logic is used in computer science and mathematics to reason about programs and constructive proofs.

Origins of intuition

from Latin 'intuitio', meaning 'a looking at, consideration'

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Summary: intuition in Brief

The term 'intuition' [ˌɪntjuˈɪʃən] refers to the ability to understand or know something without needing to think about it or use reason to discover it. It is often described as a gut feeling or sixth sense, as in 'I had an intuition that something was wrong.' 'Intuition' can also be used in phrases like 'women's intuition,' and 'intuition pump,' which is a thought experiment designed to challenge intuitive thinking.

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