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- [in-tel-i-juh nt]
- /ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒənt/
- /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tel-i-juh nt]
- /ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒənt/
Definitions of intelligent word
- adjective intelligent having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student. 1
- adjective intelligent displaying or characterized by quickness of understanding, sound thought, or good judgment: an intelligent reply. 1
- adjective intelligent having the faculty of reasoning and understanding; possessing intelligence: intelligent beings in outer space. 1
- adjective intelligent Computers. pertaining to the ability to do data processing locally; smart: An intelligent terminal can edit input before transmission to a host computer. Compare dumb (def 8). 1
- adjective intelligent Archaic. having understanding or knowledge (usually followed by of). 1
- noun intelligent Having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level. 1
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Origin of intelligent
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; < Latin intelligent- (stem of intelligēns, present participle of intelligere, variant of intellegere to understand, literally, choose between), equivalent to intel- (variant of inter- inter-) + -lig- (combining form of leg-, stem of legere to pick up, choose; cf. lection) + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Intelligent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intelligent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
intelligent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intelligent
adj intelligent
- imaginative — characterized by or bearing evidence of imagination: an imaginative tale.
- inventive — apt at inventing, devising, or contriving.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
- knowledgeable — possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.
adjective intelligent
- gifted — having great special talent or ability: the debut of a gifted artist.
- intellectual — appealing to or engaging the intellect: intellectual pursuits.
- scholarly — of, like, or befitting a scholar: scholarly habits.
- enlightened — Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
- exceptional — Unusual; not typical.
noun intelligent
- superstar — a person, as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for his or her services.
- virtuoso — a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
- artiste — An artiste is a professional entertainer, for example a singer or a dancer.
- hot stuff — a person or thing of exceptional interest or merit.
Antonyms for intelligent
adj intelligent
- uncreative — having the quality or power of creating.
- unimaginative — characterized by or bearing evidence of imagination: an imaginative tale.
- inventive — apt at inventing, devising, or contriving.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
adjective intelligent
- irrational — without the faculty of reason; deprived of reason.
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