Word
Definitions
01smart and quick to learn
A2 · Elementary
adj. having the ability to learn, understand, and think about things quickly.
adj. possessing a high degree of mental capacity or cognitive ability.
日本語:利口※
“She is an intelligent student who always asks very good questions in class.”
“The candidate provided highly intelligent responses during the interview, demonstrating a deep understanding of the complex geopolitical issues at hand.”
Antonyms
02well thought-out
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. showing good judgment or careful thinking.
adj. resulting from or showing sound reasoning and careful consideration.
日本語:賢明※
“The company made an intelligent decision to invest in new technology early.”
“The architect's intelligent use of space allowed the small apartment to feel open and airy despite its limited footprint.”
Antonyms
03smart technology
B1 · Intermediate Computing
adj. describing a machine or program that can collect information and make its own decisions.
adj. referring to devices or software capable of autonomous data processing and adaptive response.
日本語:インテリジェント※
“The building has an intelligent heating system that adjusts the temperature automatically.”
“Modern intelligent assistants rely on sophisticated algorithms to interpret natural language and anticipate user needs based on historical data.”
Etymology
From Middle French intelligent, from Latin intellegēns (“discerning”), present active participle of intellegō (“understand, comprehend”), itself from inter (“between”) + legō (“choose, pick out, read”).
Partly from Russian интеллиге́нт (intelligént) and partly from the adjective.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
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