intuitions

/ˌɪntuˈɪʃənz/ /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃənz/

Meanings

noun

Immediate cognition without the use of conscious rational processes.

Examples :

"Even though I didn't have all the facts, my intuitions told me something was wrong. "

noun

A perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty.

Examples :

"Her intuitions about which students needed extra help were usually correct. "

mind philosophy ability

Related Words

processes noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪz/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The bakery uses complex processes to transform flour, sugar, and eggs into delicious cakes. "

rational noun

/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/

A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.

"The quotient of two rationals is again a rational."

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

insight noun

/ˈɪnsaɪt/

A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into.

"The teacher's insight into student motivation helped her design a more engaging lesson plan. "

conscious noun

/ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/

The part of the mind that is aware of itself; the consciousness.

"My conscious awareness of my mistakes helped me learn from them. "

perceptive adjective

/pəˈsɛptɪv/ /pɚˈsɛptɪv/

Having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.

"She is a perceptive student who quickly understands complex ideas. "

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

cognition noun

/kɒɡˈnɪʃən/ /kɑɡˈnɪʃən/

The process of knowing, of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and through the senses.

"Playing chess requires a great deal of cognition, including planning and remembering past moves. "

immediate adjective

/ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ət/

Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

"Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link."

faculty noun

/ˈfæ.kəl.ti/

The academic staff at schools, colleges, universities or not-for-profit research institutes, as opposed to the students or support staff.

"The university faculty voted to change the course schedule. "

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "