NYT Dictionary

INTUITIVE

/ɪnˈt(j)uɪtɪv/
AdjectiveNounin-TU-i-tivein-tu-i-tive · 4 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024

Meaning

Spontaneous, without requiring conscious thought.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Middle French intuitif, from Medieval Latin intuitivus, from Latin intueri.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nonrationalvisceralanticipatoryclairvoyantdivinatoryfarseeingfarsightedfeelingforehandedforeseeing

Antonyms

unintuitivenonintuitivecounterintuitive

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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