There are 14 meanings listed in OED''s entry for the word intelligent, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ''Meaning & use'' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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intelligent, clever, alert, quick-witted mean mentally keen or quick. intelligent stresses success in coping with new situations and solving problems.
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Definition of intelligent adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner''s Dictionary. good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability. She is clearly
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1. having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend. 2. displaying quickness of understanding, sound thought, or good judgment: an intelligent reply. 3. having the faculty of
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Having or showing an alert mind or high intelligence; bright, perceptive, informed, clever, wise, etc. Showing sound judgment and rationality. An intelligent decision; an intelligent solution to the
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INTELLIGENT definition: 1. showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily: 2. showing intelligence. Learn more.
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INTELLIGENT definition: having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals. See examples of intelligent used in a sentence.
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A person or animal that is intelligent has the ability to think, understand, and learn things quickly and well. Susan''s a very bright and intelligent woman who knows her own mind.lively and intelligent
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Intelligent refers to the ability to acquire and apply knowledge, reason, solve problems, and exhibit critical thinking skills. It involves the capacity to learn from experiences, adapt to new situations, and
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