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intuitive

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in·tu·i·tive  (n-t-tv, -ty-)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or arising from intuition.
2. Known or perceived through intuition. See Synonyms at instinctive.
3. Possessing or demonstrating intuition.

in·tui·tive·ly adv.
in·tui·tive·ness n.

intuitive [ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv]
adj
1. resulting from intuition an intuitive awareness
2. of, characterized by, or involving intuition
intuitively  adv
intuitiveness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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
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.
Translations
intuitive [ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv] ADJ [knowledge] → intuitivo; [powers] → de intuición
she had an intuitive grasp of what was neededintuía qué era lo que hacía falta
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.
intuitive
adjintuitiv; guess, feeling, assessmentinstinktiv; intuitive powersIntuition f
intuitive [ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv] adjintuitivo/a
intuitive [ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv] adjintuitivo/a


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