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in·tu·i·tive

(ĭn-to͞o′ĭ-tĭv, -tyo͞o′-)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or arising from intuition: "The greatest scientific thinkers are those who rely on sudden intuitive flashes to solve problems" (Andrew Weil). See Synonyms at instinctive.

2. Possessing or demonstrating intuition: an intuitive thinker.

3. Easily understood and simple to use: a web browser with an intuitive interface.

in·tu′i·tive·ly adv.

in·tu′i·tive·ness n.

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intuitive

(ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv)

adj

1. resulting from intuition: an intuitive awareness.

2. of, characterized by, or involving intuition

inˈtuitively adv

inˈtuitiveness n

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in•tu•i•tive

(ɪnˈtu ɪ tɪv, -ˈtyu-)

adj.

1. perceiving by intuition.

2. perceived by, resulting from, or involving intuition: intuitive knowledge.

3. having or possessing intuition.

4. capable of being perceived or known by intuition.

in•tu′i•tive•ly, adv.

in•tu′i•tive•ness, n.

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Adj.	1.	intuitive - spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency; "an intuitive revulsion" self-generated, spontaneous - happening or arising without apparent external cause; "spontaneous laughter"; "spontaneous combustion"; "a spontaneous abortion"
	2.	intuitive - obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation nonrational, visceral illogical, unlogical - lacking in correct logical relation

intuitive

adjective instinctive, spontaneous, innate, involuntary, instinctual, untaught, unreflecting A positive pregnancy test soon confirmed her intuitive feelings.

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intuitive

adjective

Derived from or prompted by a natural tendency or impulse:

instinctive, instinctual, visceral.

Translations

حَدْسي، بَديهي

intuitivní

intuitiv

intuitiv

intuitiivinenvaistonvarainen

intuitif

belsõ szemléletiintuitív

innsæis-

intuitivo

intuitiv

intuitívny

içe doğansezgisel

直觉的

intuitive

[ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv] ADJ [knowledge] → intuitivo; [powers] → de intuición
she had an intuitive grasp of what was needed → intuía qué era lo que hacía falta

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intuitive

[ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv] adj [understanding, feeling] → intuitif/ive
She had an intuitive understanding of the intricacies of business → Elle avait une compréhension intuitive des aspects tortueux du monde des affaires.
A positive pregnancy test soon confirmed her intuitive feelings
BUT Un test de grossesse positif vint bientôt confirmer l'intuition qu'elle avait eue.

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

intuitive

adj → intuitiv; guess, feeling, assessment → instinktiv; intuitive powers → Intuition f

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intuitive

[ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv] adj → intuitivo/a

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

intuition

(intjuˈiʃən) noun

1. the power of understanding or ralizing something without thinking it out. She knew by intuition that he was telling her the truth.

2. something understood or realized by this power. Her intuitions are always right.

intuitive (inˈtjuːətiv) adjective

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