unintuitive

in·tu·i·tive

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-too-i-tiv, -tyoo-]
- /ɪnˈtu ɪ tɪv, -ˈtyu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-too-i-tiv, -tyoo-]
- /ɪnˈtu ɪ tɪv, -ˈtyu-/

Definitions of unintuitive word

adjective unintuitive perceiving directly by intuition without rational thought, as a person or the mind. 1
adjective unintuitive perceived by, resulting from, or involving intuition: intuitive knowledge. 1
adjective unintuitive having or possessing intuition: an intuitive person. 1
adjective unintuitive capable of being perceived or known by intuition. 1
adjective unintuitive easy to understand or operate without explicit instruction: an intuitive design; an intuitive interface. 1
adjective unintuitive Not intuitive, not easily graspable by intuition. 0

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Origin of unintuitive

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

From the Medieval Latin word intuitīvus, dating back to 1585-95. See intuition, -ive

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unintuitive popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unintuitive usage trend in Literature

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