counterintuitive
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/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/
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/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/
against intuition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'counterintuitive' originates from the prefix 'counter-' meaning 'against' and 'intuitive' from Latin 'intuitus', meaning 'to look at or consider'.
Historical Evolution
'Counterintuitive' was formed in modern English by combining 'counter-' with 'intuitive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against intuition', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
contrary to what one would intuitively expect.
It seems counterintuitive, but adding more people to the project actually slowed it down.
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