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intuitively

gb/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/ us/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
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adverb C1 process
1

by instinct, without reasoning

using your feelings or instincts, not careful thinking

Brugsmønster: do [something] intuitively
Typisk fejl:
Do not use it to mean “intentionally”; it means “without deliberate reasoning.”
Synonymer
instinctively (More strongly suggests an automatic, natural reaction.) | by instinct (A more explicit phrase; often emphasizes lack of conscious thought.) | gut-feeling (Informal; highlights emotion-based judgment.)
Antonymer
deliberately (Emphasizes conscious intention and planning.) | analytically (Emphasizes step-by-step reasoning and logic.) | consciously (Emphasizes awareness and deliberate thought.)
Ordforbindelser
intuitively know |intuitively feel |intuitively sense |intuitively understand |intuitively grasp |intuitively choose |intuitively decide |intuitively react |intuitively recognize |intuitively pick up
Temaer
thinking |emotions |decision_making
Eksempler
  • She intuitively knew something was wrong, even before anyone spoke.
  • He plays the melody intuitively, without reading the sheet music.
  • Over time, you start to intuitively recognize which emails are scams.
Læringseksempler
  • I intuitively knew the answer.
  • She intuitively chose the right door.
adverb formal C1 abstract
2

as seems likely at first

used to introduce what feels true at first

Brugsmønster: Intuitively, [clause]
Typisk fejl:
In this use, it usually comes at the start of a sentence and is followed by a comma: “Intuitively, …”.
Synonymer
at first glance (Focuses on an initial impression, especially visual or quick.) | on an intuitive level (More explicit; common in explanations and teaching.) | roughly speaking (Signals simplification rather than intuition specifically.)
Antonymer
strictly speaking (Emphasizes precision and exact conditions rather than intuition.) | formally (Emphasizes proof, rules, or a formal framework.) | counterintuitively (Signals that the truth goes against intuition.)
Ordforbindelser
intuitively, you might think |intuitively, it seems |intuitively, we expect |intuitively, this suggests |intuitively, the idea is |intuitively, that would mean |intuitively, it follows |intuitively, the result |intuitively, the reason |intuitively, the difference
Temaer
thinking |communication |education
Eksempler
  • Intuitively, the more you practice, the easier it gets.
  • Intuitively, you’d expect prices to drop when demand falls.
  • Intuitively, this rule prevents small errors from becoming big ones.
Læringseksempler
  • Intuitively, this looks correct.
  • Intuitively, I think it will work.
adverb C1 property
3

in an easy-to-use way

in a way that is simple to understand and use

Brugsmønster: [something] is intuitively designed/organized/laid out
Typisk fejl:
Do not confuse with “intentionally”: an “intuitively designed” product feels natural to use, even if you’ve never used it before.
Synonymer
naturally (General and common; less specific to usability or design.) | easily (Focuses on low difficulty, not the “natural” feel.) | straightforwardly (Emphasizes simplicity and lack of complexity.)
Antonymer
confusingly (Hard to follow or understand.) | awkwardly (Unnatural or uncomfortable to use.) | counterintuitively (Behaves in a way users wouldn’t expect.)
Ordforbindelser
intuitively designed |intuitively organized |intuitively laid out |intuitively usable |intuitively navigated |intuitively clear |intuitively understandable |intuitively simple |intuitively accessible |intuitively easy
Temaer
technology |design |work
Eksempler
  • The app is intuitively designed, so most people can use it right away.
  • The controls are placed intuitively, within easy reach of your thumb.
  • The website is intuitively organized, with the main options at the top.
Læringseksempler
  • The menu is intuitively organized.
  • The app works intuitively.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
intuitively
IPA
GB/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
US/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
Stavelser og tryk
in - tu - it - ively (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tu)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: intuitively
  • Plural: intuitivelies
Ordfamilie
Forms
intuitivelies noun
Core family
intuition noun B2 intuitive adjective B2
Related words
intuitiveness noun
Negative and opposite forms
unintuitive adjective unintuitively adverb counterintuitive adjective counterintuitively adverb
Advanced or less common
intuit verb C1
Udtryk

intuitively speaking

1
/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase formal

speaking from intuition

used before a simple, common-sense explanation

Eksempler
  • Intuitively speaking, the system works like a set of connected pipes.
  • Intuitively speaking, adding more steps increases the chance of mistakes.
  • Intuitively speaking, the farther you are, the quieter it sounds.

intuitively, ...

1
/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli | |/
fixed phrase formal

introduces an intuitive explanation

used to say what feels true at first

Eksempler
  • Intuitively, you might think the larger group would always win.
  • Intuitively, the shortcut seems faster, but it isn’t.
  • Intuitively, this approach reduces risk.

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