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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesintelligente
Pronunciation / Transliteration: in.tel.liˈdʒɛn.te
"Questo studente è molto intelligente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having or showing the ability to easily learn and understand things.
"The intelligent student quickly grasped the complex concepts presented in class." - 2
Possessing a high level of mental capacity or ability.
"Her intelligent approach to problem-solving impressed her colleagues."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'intelligent' originates from the Latin 'intelligentem', the present participle of 'intelligere', meaning 'to understand'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, reflecting a shift from mere understanding to the broader concept of mental acuity and reasoning ability.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Intelligent" is said worldwide
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intelligent
Transliteration: ɛ̃.tɛ.li.ʒɑ̃
"Cet étudiant est très intelligent."
intelligent
Transliteration: ɪnˈtɛlɪɡɛnt
"Dieser Schüler ist sehr intelligent."
intelligente
Transliteration: in.tel.liˈdʒɛn.te
"Questo studente è molto intelligente."
inteligente
Transliteration: in.te.liˈxen.te
"Este estudiante es muy inteligente."
inteligente
Transliteration: in.te.liˈʒẽ.tʃi
"Este aluno é muito inteligente."
बुद्धिमान
Transliteration: buddhimān
"यह छात्र बहुत बुद्धिमान है।"
聪明
Transliteration: cōngmíng
"这个学生非常聪明。"
지능적인
Transliteration: jinŭngjeogin
"이 학생은 매우 지능적입니다."
知的な
Transliteration: chiteki na
"この学生は非常に知的です。"
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