intuition — the ability to understand or know something without conscious reasoning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to understand or know something without conscious reasoning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntuˈɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- Her intuition about avoiding that restaurant was right - it closed due to food poisoning the next week!
- My mother's intuition is so strong, she knew I was dating someone before I even told her.
- Scientists often rely on intuition to guide their research direction.
intuition
NOUN[/ˌɪntuˈɪʃən/]
the ability to understand or know something without conscious reasoning
Without checking the recipe, the chef trusted his intuition and knew which ingredient would make the soup taste just right.
Her intuition made her stop before the decision, even though she could not explain what felt wrong. (Think of: intuition → "in tune" → Your mind is in tune with something you haven't consciously figured out yet.)
Trust your intuition — it's the brain's ignition before cognition.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'intueri', meaning 'to look at' or 'to gaze upon'. The word evolved to describe the ability to perceive or understand something directly and immediately, as if seeing truth with the mind's eye, without requiring logical reasoning.
Breakdown
in- (toward) + tueri (to look, to regard) + -tion (noun suffix). The prefix 'in-' directs the action inward, while 'tueri' means to observe or view, creating the sense of internal, direct perception.
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📝Examples
“Her intuition about avoiding that restaurant was right - it closed due to food poisoning the next week!”
“My mother's intuition is so strong, she knew I was dating someone before I even told her.”
“Scientists often rely on intuition to guide their research direction.”
“His business intuition helped him invest in the right startup at the perfect time.”
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