intuition
noun
direct perception of truth, fact, etc., independent of any reasoning process; immediate apprehension.
intuitions
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pluralof intuition.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While these intuitions are attempting to insert women into the male-dominated picture of the Viking age, descriptions of women’s lives and their social or cultural influence tend to be limited.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
"I think I understand more about why that wasn't done -- obviously gratefully -- but that is an area where my intuitions were just off."
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
She was arguably the least influenced of the three, yet the moral intuitions of writers seem to be that she most betrayed the craft.
From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2026
We trust our intuitions when we should rely on rational calculation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025
I was never an outstanding far fetcher, and this night I distrusted my own intuitions, being very tired.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
