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   In·tel·li·gent

   /inˈteləj(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level: "Annabelle is intelligent and hardworking" Similar cleverbrightbrilliantsharpquickquick-wittedquick on the uptakesmartcannyastuteintuitivethinkingacutealertkeeninsightfulperceptiveperspicaciouspenetratingdiscerningingeniousinventiveknowledgeableaptablegiftedtalentedinformal:brainygeniushave a good head on one's shouldersthere are no flies on …know how many beans make fivewhip-smartrationalcapable of thoughthigher-orderOpposite stupidnonrational
   • ▪ (of a device, machine, or building) able to vary its state or action in response to varying situations, varying requirements, and past experience. Similar roboticautomaticself-regulatingcapable of learninginformal:smart
   • ▪ (of a computer terminal) incorporating a microprocessor and having its own processing capability.

   Word Origin early 16th century: from Latin intelligent- ‘understanding’, from the verb intelligere, variant of intellegere ‘understand’, from inter ‘between’ + legere ‘choose’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › intelligentIntelligent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INTELLIGENT is having or indicating a high or satisfactory degree of intelligence and mental capacity. How to use intelligent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Intelligent.

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   Synonyms for INTELLIGENT: smart, clever, quick, brilliant, fast, exceptional, bright, sharp; Antonyms of INTELLIGENT: unintelligent, dumb, stupid, dense, simple, slow, mindless, brainless.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTELLIGENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INTELLIGENT definition: 1. showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily: 2. showing intelligence…. Learn more.

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   Intelligent definition: having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals. See examples of INTELLIGENT used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTELLIGENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   able to learn and understand things quickly and easily: A lot of thoroughly intelligent, sensible people have fallen for the salesman's charm. a highly intelligent businessperson. an intelligent conversation / decision / question. IT.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishintelligent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   adjective. /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/. /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/. good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability. a highly intelligent child. She is clearly extremely intelligent. to have an intelligent conversation/discussion/debate. to ask an intelligent question. Synonyms intelligent.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINTELLIGENT definition in American English | Collins English...

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   A person or animal that is intelligent has the ability to think, understand, and learn things quickly and well.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINTELLIGENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   B1. able to learn and understand things easily: a highly intelligent young woman. an intelligent remark. Fewer examples. Man is still more intelligent than the cleverest robot. She's far more intelligent than her sister. Dolphins are intelligent creatures. He was very intelligent and caring.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishintelligent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    adjective. /ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/ good at learning, understanding, and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability a highly intelligent child to ask an intelligent question opposite unintelligent. Want to learn more?

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    Find 68 different ways to say INTELLIGENT, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.