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intuitively

|in-tu-i-tive-ly|

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/ɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/

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/ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪvli/

(intuitive)

understanding without reasoning

Base FormNounAdverb
intuitiveintuitionnon-intuitively
Etymology
Etymology Information

'intuitively' originates from the Latin word 'intueri,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'tueri' meant 'to look at or watch.'

Historical Evolution

'intueri' transformed into the Late Latin word 'intuitivus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intuitive' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to look at or watch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'understanding without conscious reasoning.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a way that is based on feelings rather than facts or evidence.

She solved the problem intuitively, without any formal training.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41