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intelligent
[in-tel-i-juhnt]
adjective
having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals.
an intelligent student.
Synonyms:Antonyms:displaying or characterized by quickness of understanding, sound thought, or good judgment.
an intelligent reply.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,Antonyms:having the faculty of reasoning and understanding; possessing intelligence.
intelligent beings in outer space.
Computers.pertaining to the ability to do data processing locally; smart.
An intelligent terminal can edit input before transmission to a host computer.
Archaic.having understanding or knowledge (usually followed byof ).
intelligent
/ ɪˈɛɪəԳ /
adjective
having or indicating intelligence
having high intelligence; clever
indicating high intelligence; perceptive
an intelligent guess
guided by reason; rational
(of computerized functions) able to modify action in the light of ongoing events
archaichaving knowledge or information
they were intelligent of his whereabouts
Other Word Forms
- intelligently adverb
- hyperintelligent adjective
- hyperintelligently adverb
- nonintelligent adjective
- nonintelligently adverb
- preintelligent adjective
- preintelligently adverb
- quasi-intelligent adjective
- quasi-intelligently adverb
- semi-intelligent adjective
- semi-intelligently adverb
- superintelligent adjective
- ˈٱԳٱ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of intelligent1
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Example Sentences
Gyokeres is known for his intelligent movement and intense work-rate, while his blend of physical strength, technical skill and tactical awareness have earned him admiring glances from clubs.
"Both of them are very intelligent and they're willing to learn, but they're willing to learn in the right settings, just not a big school."
Grande’s opinion was one of the first Erivo sought as she assembled “I Forgive You”; the pop star, Erivo says, “is one of the most intelligent producers and songwriters that exists. She has amazing ears.”
Plants are vastly intelligent in ways many people may not understand or appreciate.
I noticed everything about him: his shoe size, muscular calves, graying temples, intelligent face.
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