intelligent
ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt
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Adjective

1.
cognitive abilityhaving high mental capacity or quick understanding
  • She is an intelligent student who excels in math.
bright clever smart
2.
thoughtful decisionshowing good judgment or well-considered decisions
  • He made an intelligent choice by saving money.
prudent sensible wise
3.
responsive to changeTECH.able to vary its state or action in response to varying situationsTECH.
  • The intelligent software adapts to different user inputs..
adaptive flexible responsive
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Expressions with intelligent

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appearing as if smart or clever
He is an intelligent-looking young man.
device setup that handles jobs people usually do with reasoning
The intelligent system can diagnose faults and suggest repairs quickly.
able to perform tasks requiring human intelligence
The software is artificially intelligent and can recognize speech patterns.
card with computer chip for data storage
She used her intelligent card to access the building.
AI program that interacts with users
She asked the intelligent virtual assistant for the weather forecast.
theory suggesting life is designed by an intelligent cause
Intelligent design is often debated in science classes.

Origin of intelligent

Latin, intelligere (to understand) + -ent (adjective suffix)

Terms with intelligent included in their meaning

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intelligent
exceptionally clever or talented
smartadj.
intelligent
showing intelligence or quick thinking
brightadj.
intelligence
quick-witted or intelligent
science fiction
intelligent machine resembling a human or creature
intelligent
having or showing quick intelligence
learn improve
become more intelligent or knowledgeable about something
intelligence
be intelligent or able to think well
intelligence
intelligent or quick to understand things

Examples of intelligent in a sentence

  • His intelligent remarks during the debate were noteworthy.
  • Her intelligent analysis impressed the committee.
  • Choosing a hybrid car was an intelligent decision.
  • The intelligent thermostat adjusts the temperature based on occupancy.
  • An intelligent robot can navigate through complex environments.

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  1. French:intelligent, judicieux, ...
  2. German:intelligent, klug, ...
  3. Italian:intelligente, saggio, ...
  4. Spanish:inteligente, sensato, ...
  5. Portuguese:inteligente, sensato, ...
  6. Chinese:聪明的, 明智的, ...
  7. Japanese:頭の良い, 賢明な, ...
  8. Arabic:ذَكِيّ, حَكِيم, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִינְטֵלִיגֶנְטִי, נָבוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:умный, разумный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розумний, адаптивний, ...
  12. Hindi:बुद्धिमान, समझदार, ...

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