Ingles

intuitively

gb/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/ us/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
C1 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
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adverb C1 process
1

by instinct, without reasoning

using your feelings or instincts, not careful thinking

Padron ng paggamit: do [something] intuitively
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not use it to mean “intentionally”; it means “without deliberate reasoning.”
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
deliberately (Emphasizes conscious intention and planning.) | analytically (Emphasizes step-by-step reasoning and logic.) | consciously (Emphasizes awareness and deliberate thought.)
Mga kolokasyon
intuitively know |intuitively feel |intuitively sense |intuitively understand |intuitively grasp |intuitively choose |intuitively decide |intuitively react |intuitively recognize |intuitively pick up
Mga tema
thinking |emotions |decision_making
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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

Padron ng paggamit: Intuitively, [clause]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In this use, it usually comes at the start of a sentence and is followed by a comma: “Intuitively, …”.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
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.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
thinking |communication |education
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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

Padron ng paggamit: [something] is intuitively designed/organized/laid out
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not confuse with “intentionally”: an “intuitively designed” product feels natural to use, even if you’ve never used it before.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
confusingly (Hard to follow or understand.) | awkwardly (Unnatural or uncomfortable to use.) | counterintuitively (Behaves in a way users wouldn’t expect.)
Mga kolokasyon
intuitively designed |intuitively organized |intuitively laid out |intuitively usable |intuitively navigated |intuitively clear |intuitively understandable |intuitively simple |intuitively accessible |intuitively easy
Mga tema
technology |design |work
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The menu is intuitively organized.
  • The app works intuitively.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
intuitively
IPA
GB/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
US/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
Mga pantig at diin
in - tu - it - ively (4 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tu)
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Noun
  • Base: intuitively
  • Plural: intuitivelies
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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
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intuitively speaking

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/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase formal

speaking from intuition

used before a simple, common-sense explanation

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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, ...

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/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli | |/
fixed phrase formal

introduces an intuitive explanation

used to say what feels true at first

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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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