adjective
intuitive
in-TOO-ih-tiv/ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/
Based on immediate understanding rather than conscious reasoning.
The person's intuitive grasp of the handle allows the door to open immediately.
Etymology
From “looking into,” intuitive first described perceiving directly and immediately. Its later sense “self-evident” shifted attention to what is perceived: something readily understood without conscious reasoning.
In context
Why is the EOS user interface so simple and intuitive? Imagine holding a device that feels like an extension of your hand where everything just makes sense without needing a manual.
More examples
- His intuitive grasp of numbers helps him spot errors.
- I make an intuitive choice before weighing the options.
- The explanation gives beginners an intuitive understanding of the formula.
Forms
intuitive
intuition noun — Immediate understanding without deliberate conscious reasoning.
intuitively adverb — Through immediate understanding rather than conscious reasoning.
Similar words
- instinctive
- Emphasizes natural or automatic responses rather than immediate understanding.
- unreasoned
- Emphasizes the absence of reasoning rather than direct insight.