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Intuitive

1. Seeing clearly; as, an intuitive view; intuitive vision.

2. Knowing, or perceiving, by intuition; capable of knowing without deduction or reasoning. Whence the soul reason receives, and reason is her being, Discursive, or intuitive. (Milton)

3. Received. Reached, obtained, or perceived, by intuition; as, intuitive judgment or knowledge; opposed to deductive.

Origin: cf. F. Intuitif.


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by Monco
Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:41 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: mutation-selection balance
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by wildfunguy
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Forum: Genetics
Topic: Gene Frequency
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by EmperorSunshine
Mon May 21, 2012 11:48 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Evolutionary advantage of seeing 'upright'
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... strength and protection? If someone can please briefly contrast the main functions of these two, I'd really appreciate it. it is a bit counter-intuitive to me

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by reyrey389
Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:04 pm
 
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by scottie
Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:43 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Theories - Origin of Life
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