🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

intuitiv

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɪntuˈiːtɪf

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Intuitive/ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Software hat eine intuitive Benutzeroberfläche."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.

    "Her intuitive grasp of the situation allowed her to make quick decisions."
  2. 2

    Relating to the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning.

    "The software has an intuitive interface that makes it easy for users to navigate."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'intuitive' originates from the Latin 'intuitivus', which means 'to look at' or 'to consider'. It evolved through Middle French 'intuitif', reflecting a sense of immediate understanding or insight without the need for conscious reasoning, particularly in the context of knowledge or perception.

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