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intelligent definition

in·tel·li·gent (in tel′ə jənt)

adjective

  1. having or using intelligence; rational
  2. having or showing an alert mind or high intelligence; bright, perceptive, informed, clever, wise, etc.
    1. designating or of a terminal capable of performing certain functions with the data, independently of the computer
    2. equipped with a microprocessor or computer an intelligent missile
  4. Archaic aware (of something)

Etymology: L intelligens, prp. of intelligere: see intellect

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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