intuitive

American  

[in-too-i-tiv, -tyoo-] / ɪnˈtu ɪ tɪv, -ˈtyu- /

adjective

1. perceiving directly by intuition without rational thought, as a person or the mind.

2. perceived by, resulting from, or involving intuition.

   intuitive knowledge.

   Synonyms:

   natural, inborn, innate

3. having or possessing intuition.

   an intuitive person.

4. capable of being perceived or known by intuition.

5. easy to understand or operate without explicit instruction.

   an intuitive design;

   an intuitive interface.

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intuitive British  

/ ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv /

adjective

1. resulting from intuition

   an intuitive awareness

2. of, characterized by, or involving intuition

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Other Word Forms

• intuitively adverb
• intuitiveness noun
• nonintuitive adjective
• nonintuitiveness noun
• quasi-intuitive adjective
• unintuitive adjective

Etymology

Origin of intuitive

From the Medieval Latin word intuitīvus, dating back to 1585–95. See intuition, -ive

Example Sentences

Familiarity breeds confidence, and few investments feel as intuitive as the company that issues your paycheck.

From MarketWatch

Available in 10 colors and five sizes, the Bedsure stands out for its intuitive controller and fast heating time.

From The Wall Street Journal

For AI to be used comfortably by more people, it must be intuitive enough that it doesn’t require learning on the user’s part.

From The Wall Street Journal

“She’s such a deep, emotional, intuitive actress who was in these teen movies where the depth and gravitas of her soul weren’t able to fully express themselves,” Fogel says.

From Los Angeles Times

“While not intuitive, using AI was seen by those surveyed as likely to modestly increase rather than reduce employment at their organization,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• emotional
• innate
• perceptive
• spontaneous
• visceral