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Synonyms & Similar Words
instinct
insight
perception
awareness
discernment
gut feeling
sixth sense
hunch
suspicion
feeling
notion
sense
impression
awareness
apprehension
comprehension
grasp
acumen
astuteness
shrewdness
acuity
sharpness
keenness
penetration
perspicacity
sagacity
intuitionism
clairvoyance
telepathy
extrasensory perception
psychic ability
precognition
presentiment
foreboding
premonition
Meaning of Intuition
The primary meaning of the word "intuition" is the ability to acquire knowledge or insight without conscious reasoning or deliberate thought.
Definitions
- The faculty of gaining direct knowledge or insight without the use of rational thought or deliberate reasoning
- * A gut feeling or instinct about something, especially one that is difficult to explain or justify
- * The act of coming to a decision or judgment without being fully aware of the reasoning or evidence that led to it
Etymology of Intuition
The word "intuition" comes from the Latin "intuitus", which is the past participle of "intuere", meaning "to look at" or "to contemplate"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the process of gaining knowledge or insight through direct perception or instinct
Example Uses
- She had an intuition that something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was
- * His intuition told him to trust his new business partner, and it turned out to be a good decision
- * The artist's intuition guided her as she created the painting, allowing her to tap into her subconscious mind
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reasoning
logic
analysis
deliberation
thought
consideration
reflection
contemplation
rationality
objectivity
detachment
skepticism
doubt
uncertainty
ambiguity
confusion
disorientation
bewilderment
perplexity
puzzlement