Intelligent
/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
Definitions
2 meaningsPossessing or characterized by intelligence; able to understand and learn or think.
/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
Having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.
She is an intelligent student who always gets good grades.
💡 Simply: Someone who's intelligent is super smart, like when you understand a complicated game quickly or come up with a clever solution to a problem. It's like having a really good brain!
👶 For kids: Being able to think and learn things well.
More Examples
Intelligent animals, like dolphins and chimpanzees, can solve complex problems.
The software uses an intelligent algorithm to analyze data.
How It's Used
"Scientists are working on creating intelligent machines."
"The teacher praised the student for their intelligent questions."
"Intelligence tests are used to assess cognitive abilities."
Demonstrating the capacity for reason, understanding, and the capacity to learn.
/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
Exhibiting or characterized by the ability to reason or understand, especially abstractly; perceptive.
An intelligent agent is able to handle and respond to any given situation.
💡 Simply: Describes something that uses knowledge, or the ability to learn and use information.
👶 For kids: Able to learn and do things well.
More Examples
The new software uses an intelligent algorithm to analyze data.
Smart homes are designed with intelligent technology to automate some tasks.
How It's Used
"Intelligent systems can automate tedious tasks, freeing up employees for more creative work."
"The house has intelligent appliances and automated systems."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
artificial intelligence (AI)
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.
"Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and impacting many aspects of our lives."
From Latin *intelligēns* (present participle of *intelligere* 'to understand'), from *inter-* 'between' + *legere* 'to choose, read'.
The word 'intelligent' has been used since the 16th century and initially referred to the ability to understand or perceive.
Memory tip
Think of an INTEL inside your head – a powerful processor that makes you think.