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Intelligence
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Simple meaning
What does Intelligence mean?
Intelligence is the ability to learn and understand.
Dictionary definition
The ability to learn, understand, solve problems, and use knowledge.
Example sentences
Intelligence in a sentence
easy
Solving the puzzle took patience and intelligence.
medium
Different activities can show different kinds of intelligence.
hard
The article explained that intelligence includes learning, reasoning, memory, and problem-solving.
Synonyms
Words like Intelligence
understandingThe ability to know what something means.
reasoningThinking carefully to reach a conclusion.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Intelligence word family
Base word
intelligence
noun
intelligence
Base form.
adjective
intelligent
Able to learn and understand well.
noun
intellect
The ability to think and understand.
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Quick practice
Try Intelligence
Practice 1
What does intelligence mean?
Intelligence is the ability to learn, reason, and solve problems.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to intelligence?
Understanding is closest because intelligence includes learning and knowing what things mean.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses intelligence correctly?
This sentence correctly uses intelligence as mental ability.
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