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intuitive

/ɪnˈtuː.ɪ.tɪv/
in · tu · i · tive
Adverb:intuitively
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1

Using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.

Example

"She had an intuitive grasp of her students' emotional needs before they even spoke."

2

Easy to understand or operate without explicit instruction (especially of software or a device).

Example

"The new graphic design software features an intuitive interface that beginners can master in minutes."

3

Possessing keen insight or perception obtained through instinct rather than conscious reasoning.

Example

"An intuitive leader can often sense tension within a team long before a formal complaint is filed."

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• Rhymes for intuitive

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intubate
intuit
intuition
intuitive
intuitively
intuitiveness
inula

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin 'intuitivus', derived from Latin 'intueri' ('to look closely at, contemplate'), from 'in-' ('into, upon') and 'tueri' ('to look at, watch over').

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