intuitive
Americanadjective
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perceiving directly by intuition without rational thought, as a person or the mind.
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perceived by, resulting from, or involving intuition.
intuitive knowledge.
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having or possessing intuition.
an intuitive person.
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capable of being perceived or known by intuition.
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easy to understand or operate without explicit instruction.
an intuitive design;
an intuitive interface.
adjective
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resulting from intuition
an intuitive awareness
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of, characterized by, or involving intuition
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
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The apps are clean and intuitive, making them accessible for beginners while still offering plenty of advanced features for power users.
From Salon
But these qualities — strong, decisive, hard-working and intuitive — are all positive.
From Los Angeles Times
Actor and The Studio creator Seth Rogan said he was devastated by O'Hara's death, describing the actress as " hysterical, kind, intuitive, generous".
From BBC
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.
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