intelligent
/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
🇺🇸 US
/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Well thought-out, well considered.
“The engineer had a very intelligent design proposal for the new car.”
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Characterized by thoughtful interaction.
“My girlfriend and I had an intelligent conversation.”
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Having the same level of brain power as mankind.
“The hunt for intelligent life.”
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Meaning 5 · adjective
Having an environment-sensing automatically-invoked built-in computer capability.
“an intelligent network or keyboard”
How this word is used
- General “The engineer had a very intelligent design proposal for the new car.”
- General “My girlfriend and I had an intelligent conversation.”
- General “The hunt for intelligent life.”
- General “an intelligent network or keyboard”
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