intuitively
UK: ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪvli | US: ɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli
adv. in a way that is understood or known without conscious reasoning
adv. in a manner that is instinctive or based on immediate perception
intuitively = intuit<perceive> + ive<adjective suffix> + ly<adverb suffix>
- intuit: From Latin intueri ("to look at, consider"), combining in- ("in, on") + tueri ("to look, watch").
- ive: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating a tendency or capacity (e.g., "active," "creative").
- ly: A suffix forming adverbs from adjectives (e.g., "quickly," "happily").
Etymology Origin:
The word "intuitively" traces back to the Latin intueri, which originally meant "to look at" or "contemplate." Over time, it evolved to imply understanding without explicit reasoning, reflecting the idea of "seeing with the mind." The suffix -ive turns the verb "intuit" into an adjective ("intuitive"), and -ly further adapts it into an adverb, describing actions done with instinctive perception.
She intuitively knew the answer before reading the explanation.
He navigated the maze intuitively, without a map.
The artist chose colors intuitively, trusting her instincts.
Children often solve problems intuitively rather than methodically.
The software is designed to work intuitively, minimizing the need for instructions.