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intelligent

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt]

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Learn how to use intelligent in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “cognition”

(adjective) when someone is very smart and can think quickly or understand things easily. An intelligent person can solve problems well and learn new ideas quickly.

Example

She is an intelligent student who always gets good grades.

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He didn't seem intelligent when he struggled with the simple math problem.

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Do you think animals can be as intelligent as humans?

Context: “behavior”

(adjective) when someone shows good judgment or common sense in their actions. An intelligent decision is one that makes sense and is well thought out.

Example

Making healthy food choices is an intelligent way to take care of yourself.

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It wasn't intelligent to ignore the warning signs and go ahead with the plan.

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What do you consider an intelligent way to solve this problem?

How to pronounce intelligent

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt]

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