Learn English – Is intuitivity a word and how to use it

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The word intuitivity doesn't come up in some dictionaries such as Longman and Oxford, however in some dictionaries (i.e. via Google), the word appears as a correct word even though the actual definition is for intuitive (i.e. see "intuitively"). Is it correct to use it in the following sentence?

Due to the simplicity and intuitivity of Road Map, everyone seems to love it.

Best Answer

In essence what you are trying to say with this:

"Due to [the simplicity] and [intuitivity of] Road Map, everyone seems to love it."

is this:

"Due to [the quality or condition of being plain or natural] and [the quality or condition of being easy to use and understand] Road Map, everyone seems to love it."

The word simplicity is a noun, but there is no equivalent word that is derived from intuition (intuitivity) to go with it in that context. The only matching derivative of intuition that will be found in a dictionary, is also a noun, and is widely accepted and understood is intuitiveness.

Your options are to either use the accepted word (intuitiveness) or use intuitivity, but place quote marks around it:

"Due to the simplicity and "intuitivity" of Road Map, everyone seems to love it."

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