Definition

The quality of being able to understand or know something without needing to think about it or learn it through experience.

Example

Her intuitiveness helped her make quick decisions in difficult situations.

Conversation

I've been thinking about how much I appreciate the intuitiveness of this app.

Yeah, it's really easy to navigate, isn't it?

Exactly! I love when technology has that kind of intuitiveness to it.

It makes everything feel smoother and more user-friendly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intuitiveness is formed from "intuit" (from Latin "intueri", meaning to look at or consider) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the quality of being able to understand or know something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Memory Tip

Think of 'looking at' or 'considering' something ('intuit') to remember that 'intuitiveness' refers to the quality of understanding something instinctively.

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