🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Inteligência

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ĩteɫiˈʒẽsjɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Intelligence/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #600 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A inteligência dela é admirável."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

    "Her intelligence allowed her to solve complex problems quickly."
  2. 2

    The collection of information of military or political value.

    "The agency gathered intelligence on enemy movements."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'intelligence' originates from the Latin 'intelligentia', which means 'understanding' or 'perception'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting a shift from a focus on knowledge to a broader understanding of mental capabilities.

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