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- Dictionaryintuition/ˌɪntjʊˈɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning: "we shall allow our intuition to guide us" Similar Opposite
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an ability to understand or know something without needing to think about it or use reason to discover it, or a feeling that shows this ability: [ U ] You should trust your intuition in making your decision. [ C ] Hank’s intuitions were right.
noun. in· tu· i· tion ˌin-tü-ˈi-shən. -tyü- Synonyms of intuition. 1. a. : the power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference. b. : immediate apprehension or cognition. c. : knowledge or conviction gained by intuition. 2. : quick and ready insight. intuitional. ˌin-tü-ˈi-sh (ə-)nəl.
Intuition is the ability to acquire knowledge, without recourse to conscious reasoning or needing an explanation. [2][3] Different fields use the word "intuition" in very different ways, including but not limited to: direct access to unconscious knowledge; unconscious cognition; gut feelings; inner sensing; inner insight to unconscious pattern-r...
an ability to understand or know something without needing to think about it or use reason to discover it, or a feeling that shows this ability: [ U ] You should trust your intuition in making your decision. [ C ] Hank’s intuitions were right.
noun. /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃn/ /ˌɪntuˈɪʃn/ [uncountable] the ability to know something by using your feelings rather than considering the facts. Intuition told her that he had spoken the truth. He was guided by intuition and personal judgement. The answer came to me in a flash of intuition. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.
intuition in British English. (ˌɪntjʊˈɪʃən ) noun. 1. knowledge or belief obtained neither by reason nor by perception. 2. instinctive knowledge or belief. 3. a hunch or unjustified belief.
Intuition is a noun whose definition means that someone uses quick understanding to interpret but without using reasoning or perception, a snap judgment. The definition of the word comes from the Latin roots in- meaning "at" or "on" and tueri meaning "look at, watch over."
