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

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   B1. showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily: He is a highly intelligent person who can think outside the box. She would like a partner with whom she can have an intelligent conversation. Helen had a few intelligent things to say on the subject. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › intelligentIntelligent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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. Intelligent also refers to the ability to think.

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

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   B1. showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily: He is a highly intelligent person who can think outside the box. She would like a partner with whom she can have an intelligent conversation. Helen had a few intelligent things to say on the subject. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

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

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   adjective. /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. opposite unintelligent. Extra Examples.

6. 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.

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

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   6 days ago · 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.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › intelligentIntelligent Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   INTELLIGENT meaning: 1 : having or showing the ability to easily learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations having or showing a lot of intelligence; 2 : able to learn and understand things.