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intelligently

in·tel·li·gent
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-tel-i-juh nt]
    • /ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒənt/
    • /ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-tel-i-juh nt]
    • /ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒənt/

Definitions of intelligently word

  • adjective intelligently having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student. 1
  • adjective intelligently displaying or characterized by quickness of understanding, sound thought, or good judgment: an intelligent reply. 1
  • adjective intelligently having the faculty of reasoning and understanding; possessing intelligence: intelligent beings in outer space. 1
  • adjective intelligently 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 intelligently Archaic. having understanding or knowledge (usually followed by of). 1
  • noun intelligently In an intelligent manner; cleverly. 1
See all 8 definitions of intelligently

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Origin of intelligently

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 Intelligently

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Intelligently

intelligently 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.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for intelligently

adv intelligently

  • reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
  • rationally — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
  • logically — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
  • shrewdly — astute or sharp in practical matters: a shrewd politician.
  • wisely — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.

adverb intelligently

  • perceptively — having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition: a perceptive analysis of the problems involved.
  • cerebrally — Anatomy, Zoology. of or relating to the cerebrum or the brain.
  • cleverly — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
  • comprehendingly — In an comprehending manner; knowingly.
  • bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
All 33 Synonyms of intelligently

Antonyms for intelligently

adv intelligently

  • foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
  • stupidly — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
  • badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
  • unintelligence — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.

adverb intelligently

  • irrationally — without the faculty of reason; deprived of reason.
  • foolishly — In an unwise manner; stupidly.
All 6 Antonyms of intelligently

Top questions with intelligently

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