ɪnˈtuːwətɪv
British ɪnˈtjuːətɪv
1
: having the ability to know or understand things without any proof or evidence : having or characterized by intuition
She has an intuitive mind
an intuitive person
2
: based on or agreeing with what is known or understood without any proof or evidence : known or understood by intuition
She has an intuitive [=instinctive] understanding of the business.
a doctor with an intuitive awareness of his patients' concerns
3
a
: agreeing with what seems naturally right
The argument makes intuitive sense.
b
: easily and quickly learned or understood
The software has an intuitive interface.
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“Intuitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/intuitive. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.
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