INTELLIGENT


Meaning of INTELLIGENT in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.