intelligential

Variant of intelligence

intelligence definition

in·tel·li·gence (in tel′ə jəns)

noun

    1. the ability to learn or understand from experience; ability to acquire and retain knowledge; mental ability
    2. the ability to respond quickly and successfully to a new situation; use of the faculty of reason in solving problems, directing conduct, etc. effectively
    3. Psychol. measured success in using these abilities to perform certain tasks
    4. generally, any degree of keenness of mind, cleverness, shrewdness, etc.
  2. news or information
    1. the gathering of secret information, as for military or police purposes
    2. the persons or agency employed at this
  4. an intelligent spirit or being

Etymology: OFr < L intelligentia, perception, discernment < intelligens, prp. of intelligere: see intellect

Related Forms:

  • intelligential in·tel′·li·gen′·tial (-jen′s̸həl) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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