intelligence in English: The ability to learn things, understand them, and think well. (noun)

Translation

The ability to learn things, understand them, and think well.

Word origin

From Latin intelligentia meaning understanding, from inter meaning between and legere meaning to choose or read.

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"Intelligence" is the ability to learn and understand.

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Here "intelligence" belongs to a person.

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A second meaning of "intelligence" is secret information.

clever

Able to learn and understand things quickly; good at using your mind.

mind

The part of a person that thinks, feels and remembers.

brain

The part inside the head that people and animals use to think and feel.

learn

To get new knowledge or a new skill by studying, trying, or being taught.

smart

Able to learn and understand things quickly; clever.

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