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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’.

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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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   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.

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

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   The meaning of INTELLIGENCE is the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations : reason; also : the skilled use of reason. How to use intelligence in a sentence.

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   Intelligent means smart, or having the ability to process and understand information (including dictionary definitions). Intelligent comes from a Latin word meaning "to understand, to gather," and intelligent creatures gather and make sense of information easily.

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

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   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.

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   the ability to learn, understand, and make judgments or have opinions that are based on reason: an intelligence test. a child of high/ average / low intelligence. It's the intelligence of her writing that impresses me. Fewer examples.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTELLIGENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    May 26, 2024 · 1. having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals. an intelligent student. 2. displaying or characterized by quickness of understanding, sound thought, or good judgment. an intelligent reply. 3. having the faculty of reasoning and understanding; possessing intelligence.

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    Intelligence definition: the capacity, especially of a particular person or animal, for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; relative aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, meanings, etc.. See examples of INTELLIGENCE used in a sentence.