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intelligenthaving or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/

Korean meaning: 지능이 있는, 똑똑한, 영리한

Korean pronunciation: 인**텔**리전트

Example Sentences

  • My smartphone thinks it's more intelligent than me, but it still can't make coffee.
  • An intelligent approach to studying is better than cramming all night.
  • She gave such an intelligent answer that even the professor was impressed.

intelligent

ADJECTIVE

//ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt//

having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

intelligent concept
💡 Concept

having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixintel--
Rootlig
Suffix--ent

Origin

라틴어 'intelligere'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '사이에서 선택하다, 이해하다'라는 뜻입니다. 마치 수많은 정보 사이에서 올바른 것을 골라내는 능력을 말하는 것처럼, 지능의 본질을 잘 보여주는 어원입니다.

🎵Rhyme

elegantdiligentnegligent
elegant
diligent
negligent

🔗Collocations

intelligent design
artificial intelligence
intelligent conversation
highly intelligent
intelligent decision
intelligent life
intelligent system

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My smartphone thinks it's more intelligent than me, but it still can't make coffee.

An intelligent approach to studying is better than cramming all night.

She gave such an intelligent answer that even the professor was impressed.

😄 Fun example

The dog is so intelligent that it pretends to be sick to avoid bath time.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

smartcleverbrightbrilliantwise

Antonyms

stupiddumbfoolish

Related

intelligenceintellectintellectualgeniuswisdom

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