intelligent

noun

A member of the intelligentsia; an intelligent person.

adjective

Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.

Having at least a similar level of brain power to humankind.

Well thought-out, well considered.

Characterized by thoughtful interaction.

(computing) Having an environment-sensing automatically-invoked built-in computer capability.

Roots

interintel- · Latin · between, within lego-lig · Latin · gather, choose

Synonyms for intelligent

smartadj cleveradj brainyadj astuteadj shrewdadj sagaciousadj perspicaciousadj perceptiveadj wiseadj insightfuladj ingeniousadj sensibleadj savvyn eruditeadj adroitadj cannyadj rationaladj

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