What does "intuitionism" mean?

An approach to mathematics/logic which avoids proof by contradiction, and which requires that, in order to prove that something exists, one must construct it.

What is a synonym for "intuitionism"?

Common synonyms include: anticipation, apercu, art, atomism, casuistry, clairvoyance.

Intuitionism

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Noun

1
An approach to mathematics/logic which avoids proof by contradiction, and which requires that, in order to prove that something exists, one must construct it. countable, uncountable
2
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired primarily by intuition wordnet