intuitive

[in-too-i-tiv, -tyoo-]

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.

intuitive

/ ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv /

adjective

1. resulting from intuition

   an intuitive awareness

2. of, characterized by, or involving intuition

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of intuitive¹

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

Example Sentences

The logic of their argument is intuitive enough: In the event of a fire, the more ways out the better.

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“Doing that is in my nature; it all feels very intuitive.”

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Some patterns made intuitive sense — commodities affecting related currencies, for instance.

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Flighty was built by aviation geeks for aviation geeks, but designed to be intuitive enough that anyone can use it.

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The move into cash delivery might not seem intuitive in this digital-first age.

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Related Words

• emotional 
• innate 
• perceptive 
• spontaneous 
• visceral