Definitions for intelligent
ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒəntin·tel·li·gent

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.9 / 76 votes

1. intelligentadjective

   having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

   "is there intelligent life in the universe?"; "an intelligent question"

2. intelligent, well-informedadjective

   possessing sound knowledge

   "well-informed readers"

3. healthy, intelligent, levelheaded, level-headed, soundadjective

   exercising or showing good judgment

   "healthy scepticism"; "a healthy fear of rattlesnakes"; "the healthy attitude of French laws"; "healthy relations between labor and management"; "an intelligent solution"; "a sound approach to the problem"; "sound advice"; "no sound explanation for his decision"

4. intelligent, reasoning(a), thinking(a)adjective

   endowed with the capacity to reason

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.8 / 68 votes

1. intelligentadjective

   of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.

2. intelligentadjective

   well thought-out, well considered

3. intelligentadjective

   characterized by thoughtful interaction

   My girlfriend and I had an intelligent conversation.

4. intelligentadjective

   Having the same level of brain power as mankind.

   The hunt for intelligent life.

5. Etymology: From intelligens, present active participle of intellego, itself from inter + lego.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intelligentadjective

   Etymology: intelligent, Fr. intelligens, Latin.

   1. Knowing; instructed; skilful.

   It is not only in order of nature for him to govern that is the more intelligent, as Aristotle would have it; but there is no less required for government, courage to protect, and above all honesty. Francis Bacon.

   Intelligent of seasons, they set forth
   Their airy caravan. John Milton.

   He of times,
   Intelligent, th' harsh hyperborean ice
   Shuns for our equal Winters; when our suns
   Cleave the chill'd soil, he backwards wings his way. Phillips.

   Trace out the numerous footsteps of the presence and interposition of a most wise and intelligent architect throughout all this stupendous fabrick. John Woodward.

   2. Giving information.

   Servants, who seem no less,
   Which are to France the spies and speculations
   Intelligent of our state. William Shakespeare, King Lear.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intelligent

   Intelligence has been defined in many ways: the capacity for abstraction, logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. More generally, it can be described as the ability to perceive or infer information, and to retain it as knowledge to be applied towards adaptive behaviors within an environment or context. Intelligence is most often studied in humans but has also been observed in both non-human animals and in plants despite controversy as to whether some of these forms of life exhibit intelligence. Intelligence in computers or other machines is called artificial intelligence.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intelligent

   Intelligent refers to the ability to acquire and apply knowledge, reason, solve problems, and exhibit critical thinking skills. It involves the capacity to learn from experiences, adapt to new situations, and make informed decisions. Intelligence can manifest in various forms, such as cognitive abilities, emotional intelligence, creative thinking, and social skills.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intelligentadjective

   endowed with the faculty of understanding or reason; as, man is an intelligent being

2. Intelligentadjective

   possessed of intelligence, education, or judgment; knowing; sensible; skilled; marked by intelligence; as, an intelligent young man; an intelligent architect; an intelligent answer

3. Intelligentadjective

   gognizant; aware; communicate

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intelligent

   in-tel′-i-jent, adj. having intellect: endowed with the faculty of reason: well informed: bringing intelligence. (Shak.) communicative.—ns. Intell′igence, intellectual skill or knowledge: information communicated: news: a spiritual being; Intell′igencer, one going between parties: a spy.—adjs. Intelligen′tial, pertaining to the intelligence: consisting of spiritual being.—adv. Intell′igently.—adj. Intell′igible, that maybe understood: clear: (philos.) capable of being apprehended by the understanding only.—ns. Intell′igibleness, Intelligibil′ity.—adv. Intell′igibly. [L. intelligens, -entis, pr.p. of intelligĕre.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intelligent

   The capacity for thought and reason.

   They were so intelligent and together make a loving couple.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 15, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'intelligent' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4819

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'intelligent' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3946

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'intelligent' in Adjectives Frequency: #629

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How to pronounce intelligent?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Australian

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How to say intelligent in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of intelligent in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of intelligent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of intelligent in a Sentence

1. Samuel Barrêto:

   We need to prepare ourselves for more drastic situations, we must learn to use water in a more rational, intelligent way.

2. Julen Guerrero:

   Of course I can picture Lamine Yamal as a false nine, but it is a less comfortable position because teams block the centre more, there are fewer spaces, you have to be more patient. But he is very intelligent. He knows how to move.

3. Nova Spivack:

   Best-case scenario is that the little library is fully intact, sitting on a nice sandy hillside on the moon for a billion years. In the distant future it might be recovered by our descendants or by a future form of intelligent life that might evolve long after we're gone, from the DNA and the cells that we included, Nova Spivack could clone us and regenerate the human race and other plants and animals.

4. Tommy Wiseau:

   Rob Van Winkle is such a sweet and intelligent guy and Rob Van Winkle's been super helpful in the process of getting all the details correct and making us privy to information the public doesn't know, just talking to James Franco I can't help but think about the rabbit holes I'm going to go down to get ready for the role.

5. H. L. Mencken:

   The truth is that the average schoolmaster, on all the lower levels, is and always must be essentially and next door to an idiot, for how can one imagine an intelligent man engaging in so puerile an avocation?

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=intelligent
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Intelligent
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=intelligent
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intelligent
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=intelligent
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=intelligent