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

If designers understood the hurdles that users faced, they could reduce the friction between intention and action by making the machine intuitive to use.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Apple would go on to revolutionize the tech industry, creating innovative, intuitive and beautiful gadgets billions of people would buy again and again.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

While not an inventor, Jobs -- who died in 2011 at age 56 -- was renowned for his uncompromising drive to marry technology with design to create products that were intuitive and hassle-free.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Onboarding is intuitive, guiding users through essential and advanced settings while offering beginner-friendly defaults for quick setup.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

I think that both of those laws make intuitive sense.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

Related Words

• emotional
• innate
• perceptive
• spontaneous
• visceral