Intuitive

/ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Known or perceived by intuition; instinctive, without needing conscious reasoning.

She had an intuitive understanding of the subject, allowing her to grasp complex concepts quickly.

Easy to use or understand; designed to be user-friendly.

The new software is highly intuitive, making it accessible for users of all skill levels.

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

His intuitive response to the situation proved to be correct in the end.

From Latin 'intuitivus', from 'intuitus' meaning 'a looking at, consideration'.

intuitive sense

An inherent ability to understand or know something immediately without conscious reasoning.

intuitive design

A design that is easy to use and understand without prior knowledge or training.

intuitive thinking

Thinking that relies on immediate understanding rather than logical reasoning.

intuition

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

instinct

An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.

insight

The capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something.

Having a good natural sense of things.

She just has this intuitive vibe about her.

Describing something that feels like it just makes sense.

That app is so intuitive, I didn't even need to read the manual.