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intuitive

[ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv]

intuitive Definition

  • 1understood or known without conscious reasoning
  • 2easy to use and understand without needing to learn
  • 3based on or agreeing with what seems naturally right

Using intuitive: Examples

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

  • Example

    She had an intuitive sense of what the problem was.

  • Example

    The software has an intuitive interface that makes it easy to use.

  • Example

    His decision was based on intuitive feelings rather than facts.

  • Example

    She has an intuitive understanding of human nature.

intuitive Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using intuitive

  • go with one's gut (feeling)

    to trust one's intuition or instinctive feeling about something

    Example

    I wasn't sure which job offer to take, but I decided to go with my gut feeling and choose the one that felt right.

  • to understand the hidden or implied meaning in a situation or communication

    Example

    She didn't say it directly, but I could read between the lines and tell that she was unhappy with the decision.

  • play it by ear

    to make decisions as events unfold, without a plan or schedule

    Example

    We don't have a set itinerary for our trip, so we'll just play it by ear and see where the road takes us.

Phrases with intuitive

  • a sudden and significant understanding or realization without conscious reasoning

    Example

    He made an intuitive leap and solved the problem in a matter of minutes.

  • a nutrition philosophy that promotes listening to and trusting your body's natural hunger and fullness signals to guide eating habits

    Example

    Intuitive eating encourages people to honor their hunger, respect their fullness, and enjoy the pleasure of eating.

  • a person who uses their natural ability to sense and heal energy imbalances in others

    Example

    She is an intuitive healer who uses her gift to help people overcome physical and emotional pain.

Origins of intuitive

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

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Summary: intuitive in Brief

The term 'intuitive' [ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv] refers to knowledge or understanding that comes without conscious reasoning. It can also describe things that are easy to use and understand without needing to learn, such as 'The software has an intuitive interface that makes it easy to use.' 'Intuitive' extends into phrases like 'intuitive leap,' and idioms like 'go with one's gut (feeling),' denoting trust in instinctive feelings, and 'read between the lines,' implying understanding of hidden meanings.

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