intelligent
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒ(ə)nt/
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Definition of intelligent
adjective
- (of a computer terminal) incorporating a microprocessor and having its own processing capability. Often contrasted with dumb.
Origin:
early 16th century: from Latin intelligent- 'understanding', from the verb intelligere, variant of intellegere 'understand', from inter 'between' + legere 'choose'
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