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/inteli藞xen胃ja/ ES

/inteli藞xensja/ MX

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Translation

intelligence

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Word origin

From Latin intelligentia, from intelligere ('to understand'), from inter ('between') plus legere ('to choose, read'). The same root gives English 'intelligence' and 'intellect'.

Origin
Latin
Root
intelligentia
English cognates
intelligence, intellect

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralinteligencias

Examples

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His intelligence helped him solve the problem.

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Artificial intelligence is changing the world.

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It does not take great intelligence to understand this.

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I admire her intelligence and her patience.

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Intelligence without effort is not worth much.

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This word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 10: inteligencia, esclavo, abrigo and 7 more words.