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counterintuitive

|coun/ter/in/tu/i/tive|

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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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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45