/ ˌɪntjuˈɪʃn; NAmE -tu-/ noun
1.
[ U ] the ability to know sth by using your feelings rather than considering the facts
2.
[ C ] intuition (that ... ) an idea or a strong feeling that sth is true although you cannot explain why :
I had an intuition that something awful was about to happen.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English (denoting spiritual insight or immediate spiritual communication): from late Latin intuitio(n-) , from Latin intueri consider, from in- upon + tueri to look.