intuïtiva

Intuïtiva is the feminine Catalan adjective meaning related to intuition or characterized by intuition. It is used to describe knowledge, judgments, processes, or designs that rely on intuitive insight rather than explicit reasoning. The noun form of the concept is intuïció (intuition). The term derives from Latin roots related to seeing or looking within and is cognate with similar words in other Romance languages.

The word is written with a diaeresis on the i (intuïtiva) to indicate the correct syllabic break in Catalan pronunciation. In common usage, intuïtiva appears in contexts such as psychology, philosophy, education, design, and user experience, where approaches are described as intuitive or grounded in non-analytical insight. It can refer to a cognitive style, a methodological stance, or a product or interface that feels natural and easy to use without deliberate analysis. The adjective can carry positive, neutral, or context-dependent connotations, depending on whether the emphasis is on speed, holistic understanding, or reliance on internal judgment rather than systematic reasoning.

In contemporary Catalan, intuïtiva is widely accepted and aligns with standard orthography and grammar. The masculine counterpart of the adjective is intuïtiu, and related terms such as intuïció are used to discuss the broader concept of intuition.