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.