intuitively
gb/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/ us/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
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Engels
ösztönösen, intuitívan, intuitíve
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ösztönösen
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intuitívan
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Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I intuitively knew the answer.
Ösztönösen tudtam a választ.
She intuitively chose the right door.
Ösztönösen a megfelelő ajtót választotta.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not use it to mean “intentionally”; it means “without deliberate reasoning.”
Betekenis
by instinct, without reasoning
Woordcombinaties
intuitively know
|intuitively feel
|intuitively sense
|intuitively understand
|intuitively grasp
|intuitively choose
|intuitively decide
|intuitively react
|intuitively recognize
|intuitively pick up
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
thinking
|emotions
|decision_making
Definitie
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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Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Intuitively, this looks correct.
Intuitíve ez helyesnek tűnik.
Intuitively, I think it will work.
Intuitíve azt gondolom, hogy működni fog.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In this use, it usually comes at the start of a sentence and is followed by a comma: “Intuitively, …”.
Betekenis
as seems likely at first
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
thinking
|communication
|education
Definitie
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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Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The menu is intuitively organized.
A menü intuitívan van felépítve.
The app works intuitively.
Az alkalmazás intuitívan működik.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse with “intentionally”: an “intuitively designed” product feels natural to use, even if you’ve never used it before.
Betekenis
in an easy-to-use way
Woordcombinaties
intuitively designed
|intuitively organized
|intuitively laid out
|intuitively usable
|intuitively navigated
|intuitively clear
|intuitively understandable
|intuitively simple
|intuitively accessible
|intuitively easy
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
technology
|design
|work
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
intuitively
IPA
GB/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
US/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
in - tu - it - ively (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tu)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: intuitively
- Plural: intuitivelies
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
intuitively speaking
1/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
speaking from intuition
used before a simple, common-sense explanation
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- Intuitively, you might think the larger group would always win.
- Intuitively, the shortcut seems faster, but it isn’t.
- Intuitively, this approach reduces risk.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Intuitively, it seems right.
- Intuitively, I expect the same result.