intuitively
gb/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/ us/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
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Englisch
ösztönösen, intuitívan, intuitíve
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ösztönösen
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intuitívan
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Verwendungsmuster:
do [something] intuitively
She intuitively knew something was wrong, even before anyone spoke.
Ösztönösen tudta, hogy valami nincs rendben, még mielőtt bárki megszólalt volna.
He plays the melody intuitively, without reading the sheet music.
Ösztönösen játssza a dallamot, anélkül hogy a kottát olvasná.
Over time, you start to intuitively recognize which emails are scams.
Beispiele für Lernende
I intuitively knew the answer.
Ösztönösen tudtam a választ.
She intuitively chose the right door.
Ösztönösen a megfelelő ajtót választotta.
Häufiger Fehler:
Do not use it to mean “intentionally”; it means “without deliberate reasoning.”
Bedeutung
by instinct, without reasoning
Wortverbindungen
intuitively know
|intuitively feel
|intuitively sense
|intuitively understand
|intuitively grasp
|intuitively choose
|intuitively decide
|intuitively react
|intuitively recognize
|intuitively pick up
Synonyme
instinctively (More strongly suggests an automatic, natural reaction.)
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by instinct (A more explicit phrase; often emphasizes lack of conscious thought.)
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gut-feeling (Informal; highlights emotion-based judgment.)
Antonyme
deliberately (Emphasizes conscious intention and planning.)
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analytically (Emphasizes step-by-step reasoning and logic.)
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consciously (Emphasizes awareness and deliberate thought.)
Themen
thinking
|emotions
|decision_making
Definition
using your feelings or instincts, not careful thinking
In a way that is guided by intuition or instinct rather than by conscious reasoning or step-by-step analysis.
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FORMAL
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intuitíve
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Verwendungsmuster:
Intuitively, [clause]
Intuitively, the more you practice, the easier it gets.
Intuitíve, minél többet gyakorolsz, annál könnyebb lesz.
Intuitively, you’d expect prices to drop when demand falls.
Intuitíve azt várnánk, hogy az árak csökkennek, ha a kereslet visszaesik.
Intuitively, this rule prevents small errors from becoming big ones.
Beispiele für Lernende
Intuitively, this looks correct.
Intuitíve ez helyesnek tűnik.
Intuitively, I think it will work.
Intuitíve azt gondolom, hogy működni fog.
Häufiger Fehler:
In this use, it usually comes at the start of a sentence and is followed by a comma: “Intuitively, …”.
Bedeutung
as seems likely at first
Wortverbindungen
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
Synonyme
at first glance (Focuses on an initial impression, especially visual or quick.)
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on an intuitive level (More explicit; common in explanations and teaching.)
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roughly speaking (Signals simplification rather than intuition specifically.)
Antonyme
strictly speaking (Emphasizes precision and exact conditions rather than intuition.)
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formally (Emphasizes proof, rules, or a formal framework.)
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counterintuitively (Signals that the truth goes against intuition.)
Themen
thinking
|communication
|education
Definition
used to introduce what feels true at first
Used to indicate what seems true or likely based on an immediate, common-sense understanding rather than a detailed proof or explanation.
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intuitívan
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Verwendungsmuster:
[something] is intuitively designed/organized/laid out
The app is intuitively designed, so most people can use it right away.
Az alkalmazást intuitívan tervezték meg, ezért a legtöbben azonnal tudják használni.
The controls are placed intuitively, within easy reach of your thumb.
A kezelőszervek intuitívan vannak elhelyezve, a hüvelykujjaddal könnyen eléred őket.
The website is intuitively organized, with the main options at the top.
Beispiele für Lernende
The menu is intuitively organized.
A menü intuitívan van felépítve.
The app works intuitively.
Az alkalmazás intuitívan működik.
Häufiger Fehler:
Do not confuse with “intentionally”: an “intuitively designed” product feels natural to use, even if you’ve never used it before.
Bedeutung
in an easy-to-use way
Wortverbindungen
intuitively designed
|intuitively organized
|intuitively laid out
|intuitively usable
|intuitively navigated
|intuitively clear
|intuitively understandable
|intuitively simple
|intuitively accessible
|intuitively easy
Synonyme
naturally (General and common; less specific to usability or design.)
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easily (Focuses on low difficulty, not the “natural” feel.)
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straightforwardly (Emphasizes simplicity and lack of complexity.)
Antonyme
confusingly (Hard to follow or understand.)
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awkwardly (Unnatural or uncomfortable to use.)
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counterintuitively (Behaves in a way users wouldn’t expect.)
Themen
technology
|design
|work
Definition
in a way that is simple to understand and use
In a way that is easy to understand or use without much instruction, especially when describing a system, design, or interface.
Grammatik
Grundform
intuitively
IPA
GB/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
US/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
Silben & Betonung
in - tu - it - ively (4 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tu)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: intuitively
- Plural: intuitivelies
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
intuitively speaking
1/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
speaking from intuition
used before a simple, common-sense explanation
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Intuitively speaking, it is simple.
- Intuitively speaking, this makes sense.
intuitively, ...
1/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli | |/
fixed phrase
formal
introduces an intuitive explanation
used to say what feels true at first
Beispiele
- Intuitively, you might think the larger group would always win.
- Intuitively, the shortcut seems faster, but it isn’t.
- Intuitively, this approach reduces risk.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Intuitively, it seems right.
- Intuitively, I expect the same result.