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intuitiveusing or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; done by instinct

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; done by instinct

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

Example Sentences

  • The app is so intuitive that even my grandma figured it out in seconds.
  • His intuitive cooking style led to some interesting disasters in the kitchen.
  • Good teachers have an intuitive sense of when students need extra help.

intuitive

ADJECTIVE

[/ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/]

using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; done by instinct

The app was so intuitive that even first-time users understood it immediately.
💡 Concept

The app was so intuitive that even first-time users understood it immediately.

The intuitive map helped tourists find the museum without asking for directions.
🧠 Mnemonic

The intuitive map helped tourists find the museum without asking for directions.

The intuitive software adapted to users' needs and became highly effective.
🎵 Rhyme

The intuitive software adapted to users' needs and became highly effective.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/

🌳Etymology

Rootintuit
Suffix--ive

Origin

From Medieval Latin 'intuitivus', derived from Latin 'intueri' meaning 'to look at' or 'to contemplate', combined with the suffix '-ive' indicating a tendency or quality.

Breakdown

in- (toward) + tueri (to look/see) + -ive (adjective suffix indicating quality) = intuitive (tending to know by direct perception rather than reasoning)

🎵Rhyme

cognitiveprimitivesensitive
cognitive
primitive
sensitive

🔗Collocations

intuitive understanding
intuitive design
intuitive approach
intuitive interface
intuitive thinking
be intuitive about

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The app is so intuitive that even my grandma figured it out in seconds.

😄 Fun example

His intuitive cooking style led to some interesting disasters in the kitchen.

Good teachers have an intuitive sense of when students need extra help.

The website's intuitive navigation made online shopping a breeze.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

instinctivenaturalspontaneousautomaticinnate

Antonyms

logicalanalyticaldeliberate

Related

intuitioninstinctgut feelingsixth sense

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