transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈte-lə-jənt ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin intelligent-, intelligens, present participle of intelligere, intellegere to understand, from inter- + legere to gather, select — more at legend
Date: 1509
1.
a. : having or indicating a high or satisfactory degree of intelligence and mental capacity
b. : revealing or reflecting good judgment or sound thought : skillful
2.
a. : possessing intelligence
b. : guided or directed by intellect : rational
3.
a. : guided or controlled by a computer ; especially : using a built-in microprocessor for automatic operation, for processing of data, or for achieving greater versatility — compare dumb 7
b. : able to produce printed material from digital signals
an intelligent copier
• in·tel·li·gen·tial -ˌte-lə-ˈjen(t)-shəl adjective
• in·tel·li·gent·ly -ˈte-lə-jənt-lē adverb
Synonyms:
intelligent , clever , alert , quick-witted mean mentally keen or quick. intelligent stresses success in coping with new situations and solving problems
an intelligent person could assemble it fast
clever implies native ability or aptness and sometimes suggests a lack of more substantial qualities
clever with words
alert stresses quickness in perceiving and understanding
alert to new technology
quick-witted implies promptness in finding answers in debate or in devising expedients in moments of danger or challenge
no match for his quick-witted opponent