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Italian

intuizione

/intwiˈtsjone/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

intuition, insight

  • the ability to understand something instinctively; a hunch or insight

In a sentence

La ricercatrice ha risolto il problema grazie a una brillante intuizione.

The researcher solved the problem thanks to a brilliant insight.

Segui sempre la tua intuizione quando devi prendere una decisione difficile.

Always follow your intuition when you have to make a difficult decision.

Non avevamo prove concrete, ma solo una vaga intuizione iniziale.

We had no concrete evidence, only a vague initial hunch.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
intuizionefeminine · singular
intuizionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Takes feminine agreements: 'un'ottima intuizione'.
  • Refers both to the general faculty of intuition and to a specific insight.

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