Intuition

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtuːɪʃən/

Definitions of intuition

noun the ability to understand or know something without needing to think about it or use reason; a feeling that guides a person to act a certain way without fully understanding why

Example Sentences

A1 I have a feeling that it will rain today, it's just my intuition.

A2 She followed her intuition and chose the right path.

B1 His intuition told him that something was wrong with the situation.

B2 The detective relied on her intuition to solve the case.

C1 The artist's intuition guided him in creating his masterpiece.

C2 She had a strong intuition about people's true intentions.

Examples of intuition in a Sentence

formal Her decision was based on careful analysis rather than intuition.

informal I just had a feeling that something wasn't right, call it intuition.

slang Trust your gut, your intuition is usually spot on.

figurative His intuition was like a compass guiding him through life's uncertainties.

Grammatical Forms of intuition

• past tense: intuited
• plural: intuitions
• comparative: more intuitive
• superlative: most intuitive
• present tense: intuits
• future tense: will intuit
• perfect tense: have intuited
• continuous tense: is intuiting
• singular: intuition
• positive degree: intuitive
• infinitive: to intuit
• gerund: intuiting
• participle: intuited

Origin and Evolution of intuition

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intuition' has its origins in the Latin word 'intueri', which means 'to look at, consider'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intuition' has come to be associated with the ability to understand or know something without the need for conscious reasoning or evidence. It has evolved to encompass a sense of instinctive understanding or insight.