intelligent meaning
intelligent :
smart, clever
adjective
▪ She is an intelligent student.
▪ She is a smart student.
▪ The dog is very intelligent.
▪ The dog is very clever.
paraphrasing
▪ bright – smart
▪ brainy – clever
▪ sharp – quick to understand
▪ wise – having good judgment
Pronunciation
intelligent [ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒənt]
The stress is on 'tel' and sounds like 'in-tel-i-jent'.
Common phrases and grammar about intelligent
intelligent - Common meaning
adjective
smart, clever
Part of Speech Changes for "intelligent"
▪ intelligence (noun) – the ability to learn and understand
▪ intelligently (adverb) – in a smart way
Common Expressions with "intelligent"
▪ intelligent decision – a smart choice
▪ intelligent design – a clever plan
▪ intelligent solution – a smart answer
▪ intelligent conversation – a smart talk
Important examples of intelligent in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, intelligent is often used to describe people or systems that think well.
Example of a confusing word: intelligible (understandable)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Intelligent is often used in grammar questions to test adjectives describing people or things.
intelligent
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
artificial intelligence
means 'machines that think like humans'.
street-smart
means 'having practical knowledge'.
Differences between similar words and intelligent
intelligent
,
smart
differences
Intelligent is often used for mental ability, while smart can also mean stylish or quick-witted.
Words with the same origin as intelligent
The origin of intelligent
intelligent comes from the Latin 'intelligere', which means to understand or perceive.
Word structure
It has the prefix in (into), root tellig (to choose), suffix ent (adjective), and means 'able to choose or understand'.
Words with the same origin
The root of intelligent is tellig (to choose). Words with the same root include intellect (mind) and intellectual (relating to the mind).
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