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intelligent

The correct spelling is intelligent.

How to pronounce intelligent

/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
adjective

IPA: /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/

Say it like: Int-ell-ije-nt

The correct spelling is intelligent. Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright. For example: "The engineer had a very intelligent design proposal for the new car."

Usage Examples

The engineer had a very intelligent design proposal for the new car.

My girlfriend and I had an intelligent conversation.

The hunt for intelligent life.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.
  2. 2.Well thought-out, well considered.
  3. 3.Characterized by thoughtful interaction.
  4. 4.Having the same level of brain power as mankind.
  5. 5.Having an environment-sensing automatically-invoked built-in computer capability.

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