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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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Adv. | 1. | intuitively - in an intuitive manner; "inventors seem to have chosen intuitively a combination of explosive and aggressive sounds as warning signals to be used on automobiles" |
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adverb instinctively, automatically, spontaneously, involuntarily, innately, instinctually He seemed to know intuitively that I must be missing her.
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