intuitive
|in/tu/i/tive|
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/ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/
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/ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/
understanding without reasoning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intuitive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'intuitivus,' where 'intueri' meant 'to look at or consider.'
Historical Evolution
'intuitivus' transformed into the French word 'intuitif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intuitive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look at or consider,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'understanding without reasoning.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to understand or know something without any direct evidence or reasoning process.
She had an intuitive understanding of the situation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40