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intuition

/ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən/
in · tu · i · tion
Adverb:intuitively
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Plural:intuitions
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Adjective:intuitive
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• noun

1

The ability to understand or know something immediately based on feelings or instinctive perception rather than conscious reasoning.

Example

"Her years of clinical experience gave her a sharp intuition for diagnosing rare conditions."

2

An impression, idea, or belief acquired through immediate instinctive feeling rather than formal analysis.

Example

"He had a sudden intuition that the negotiations would fall through before the end of the week."

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• Rhymes for intuition

• Nearby Words

intrusiveness
intubate
intuit
intuition
intuitive
intuitively
intuitiveness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Late Latin intuitio ('a contemplation' or 'a looking at'), derived from the Latin verb intueri ('to look upon' or 'consider'), from in- ('at, upon') and tueri ('to look at, watch over').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intuition. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intuition
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