adjective

intelligent

intelligent, clever, bright

He is a very intelligent student.

He is a very intelligent student.

This is an intelligent solution to the problem.

This is an intelligent solution to the problem.

((an intelligent sth.)) describing a noun An intelligent person asks good questions.

Synonyms: smart, clever, bright; Antonyms: stupid, unintelligent

From Latin 'intelligens', present participle of 'intelligere' (to understand), from 'inter-' (between) and 'legere' (to choose).

This is the adjective form of the noun 'intelligence'. Someone who has intelligence is intelligent.

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