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in·tu·i·tion
 intuition
- pronunciation:
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| definition 1: |
the power of knowing or apprehending something directly, without learning it consciously or submitting it to processes of logic.
He never learned the rules of grammar, but he writes well using his intuition about what is correct.- synonyms:
- apprehension, instinct, sixth sense
- antonyms:
- ratiocination
- similar words:
- anticipation, clairvoyance, discernment, feel, insight, perspicacity, precognition, presentiment, sagacity, second sight, telepathy, wisdom
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| definition 2: |
something known or apprehended in this way.
He had an intuition that the killer was still in the house.- synonyms:
- glimmering, inkling, suggestion, suspicion
- similar words:
- aura, feeling, hint, perception, sense, vibe
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| definition 3: |
a sharp, quick insight.
- synonyms:
- brainstorm, epiphany, flash, hunch, inspiration, revelation
- similar words:
- aperçu, breakthrough, deja vu, insight
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| related words: |
theory, understanding, wit |
| derivations: |
intuitional (adj.), intuitionally (adv.) |
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