INTUITION


Meaning of INTUITION in English

in ‧ tu ‧ i ‧ tion /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃ ə n $ -tu-, -tju-/ BrE AmE noun

[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Late Latin ; Origin: intuitio , from Latin intueri 'to look at, think about' ]

1 . [uncountable] the ability to understand or know something because of a feeling rather than by considering the facts SYN instinct :

feminine intuition

Intuition told her it was unwise to argue.

2 . [countable] an idea about what is true in a particular situation based on a feeling rather than facts

intuition (that)

He had an intuition there was trouble brewing.

We should trust our intuitions.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.