Intuitive • both an Adjective & Noun NUANCE CAN BE DEFINED AS:
- spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
- knowledge obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation
INTUITION
n. (Oxford Dic.)
- instinctive knowing
- an impression that something is the case
a kind of knowing or understanding that happens instinctively, without conscious reasoning.
Intuition refers to insights that arise from within, often felt rather than thought, and is commonly used to describe people, decisions, or systems that feel natural or easy to grasp.
While not based on analysis, intuition often draws from deep, unconscious recognition of patterns or truth.
INTUITIVE —WORD ORIGIN & HISTORY
1640s: perceiving directly & immediately. French: intuitif or
Medieval Latin: intuitivus
From intuit: past-participle stem of Latin: Intueri meaning: look at, consider
From in: into
PIE root of *en is”in” + Tueri
Meaning: to look at, watch over
Intuitive Meaning self-evident: from 1833.
Related: Intuitively; intuitiveness.
The Essence of Intuition
Intuition is reached with little apparent effort, often without conscious awareness.
Intuition is the ability to acquire knowledge without recourse to conscious reasoning.
4 TYPES OF INTUITION
1. Adaptive (Rapid) Intuition
Draws upon an prior experiences.
Use sensory perception when faced with time-sensitive situations that preclude deliberate analysis tlll.
Sought out for guidance.
Stable when circumstances become unpredictable or chaotic.
Observant Intuition
Preference for visual learning.
Meticulous analysis of surroundings.
Pays close attention to subtle cues.
Sensory faculties involved. Adopt a cautious approach toward decision-making.
Rely heavily on observations and environmental analyses. Exceptional artistic abilities.
Analytical Intuition
Do not rush into decisions.
Think before acting.
Take time to consider all possibilities and details before making a decision.
Have difficulty making up mind in some situations.
Good lawyers & detectives.
Questioning Intuition
Similar to analytical intuition.
More based on facts and evidence. Makes good accountants.
