intuitively

Thân thiện

Drivers often react intuitively to sudden hazards on the road.

Definition

Adverb: - In an intuitive manner: In a way that is based on feelings, instincts, or immediate understanding rather than conscious reasoning or analysis.

Usage

The adverb "intuitively" describes how an action is performed or how something is understood. It indicates that the process involves using intuition—a direct, non-analytical form of knowledge or feeling. It is often used to describe how someone knows, feels, understands, or designs something.

Examples

• She intuitively knew something was wrong.
• The software's interface is designed intuitively, so new users can learn it quickly.
• He navigated the complex problem intuitively, without following a formal plan.

Advanced Usage

• "To come intuitively": To be understood or known without conscious effort.
  • The solution to the puzzle came to her intuitively.
• "To operate intuitively": To function or be used in a way that feels natural and obvious.
  • The best tools are those that work intuitively.

Variants and Related Words

• Intuition (noun): The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
  • She trusted her intuition.
• Intuitive (adjective): Using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; easy to use or understand.
  • He has an intuitive understanding of mechanics.
  • The controls are very intuitive.

Synonyms

• Instinctively: In a way that is based on natural instinct.
• Subconsciously: In a way that is influenced by the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware.

Antonyms

• Analytically: In a way that uses logical reasoning and systematic analysis.
• Consciously: In a deliberate and aware manner.
• Rationally: Based on reason or logic.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an intuitive manner
   • inventors seem to have chosen intuitively a combination of explosive and aggressive sounds as warning signals to be used on automobiles