Kilo Lingo

/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/

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Translation

Able to learn, understand, and think quickly and well.

Word origin

From Latin intelligere, meaning to understand, from inter (between) and legere (to choose or read).

Origin
Latin
Root
intelligere
English cognates
intelligence

Examples

most .

"Intelligent" means she learns and understands quickly.

Dolphins .

They can learn, remember, and solve problems.

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Here "intelligent" describes a question that shows careful thinking.

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This word is part of lesson 52.