English · Word Candidate

intuitive

/ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: intuitives

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Meaning · English

Spontaneous, without requiring conscious thought.

Adjective

The intuitive response turned out to be correct.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Easily understood or grasped by intuition.

Adjective

Designing software with an intuitive interface can be difficult.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

One who has (especially parapsychological) intuition.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “intuitive” mean?

Spontaneous, without requiring conscious thought.

Is “intuitive” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.