intelligent
gb/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ us/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
B1
English
~ 4800
intelligens, okos
B1
1
intelligens
B1
okos
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is intelligent
She is one of the most intelligent students in her class.
Ő az egyik legintelligensebb diák az osztályában.
An intelligent leader can make wise decisions quickly.
Egy intelligens vezető gyorsan tud bölcs döntéseket hozni.
He gave an intelligent answer to a difficult question.
The dog is surprisingly intelligent for its breed.
Hiring intelligent people is key to a company's success.
Learner examples
My sister is very intelligent.
A nővérem nagyon intelligens.
He is an intelligent boy.
Intelligens fiú.
That was an intelligent question.
The dog is intelligent.
She is an intelligent student.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intelligent' with 'educated'. Being intelligent means having the ability to think and understand well, not just having formal education.
Meaning
Having high mental ability
Collocations
highly intelligent
|intelligent person
|intelligent decision
|intelligent child
|intelligent conversation
Synonyms
smart (Less formal; common in everyday speech.)
|
bright (Informal; often used for children or students.)
Antonyms
stupid (Direct opposite; can be impolite or offensive.)
|
unintelligent (Formal, neutral opposite; less common in daily speech.)
Themes
education
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Able to learn and understand things easily; smart.
Able to learn, understand, and think about things quickly and effectively.
B2
2
okos
A2
intelligens
B1
Usage pattern:
intelligent [machine/system/device]
The company developed an intelligent system that adjusts the temperature automatically.
A cég olyan intelligens rendszert fejlesztett ki, amely automatikusan szabályozza a hőmérsékletet.
Intelligent software can detect and fix errors without human help.
Az intelligens szoftver emberi segítség nélkül is képes felismerni és kijavítani a hibákat.
Our home uses intelligent lighting to save energy.
The factory installed intelligent robots to improve efficiency.
An intelligent assistant can answer voice commands.
Learner examples
The phone has an intelligent camera.
A telefonnak okos kamerája van.
This is an intelligent machine.
Ez egy okos gép.
We use intelligent software at work.
The car has an intelligent system.
An intelligent robot cleans the floor.
Common mistake:
Some learners may confuse 'intelligent' for technology with 'fast' or 'powerful'. It actually means it can make decisions or adapt automatically.
Meaning
Advanced and self-operating technology
Collocations
intelligent system
|intelligent software
|intelligent robot
|intelligent sensor
Synonyms
smart (Common in describing devices; often interchangeable in tech contexts.)
Antonyms
manual (Requires human control rather than automatic operation.)
Themes
technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describes machines or systems that can work by themselves and make decisions using technology.
(Of a machine, system, or device) able to operate automatically and adapt using built-in computing or sensing abilities.
Grammar
Dictionary form
intelligent
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
US/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
Syllables & stress
in - tel - li - gent (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tel)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: intelligent
Word family
Core family
intelligence
noun B1
intelligently
adverb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unintelligent
adjective
unintelligently
adverb
Advanced or less common
intelligentsia
noun
Expressions
intelligent design
1/ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒənt dɪzˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
Belief life was purposefully created
The belief that life and the world were made by a mind or purpose, not only by nature or chance.
Examples
- Some schools have debated teaching intelligent design alongside evolution.
- Intelligent design remains a controversial topic in science education.
emotional intelligence
1/ɪmˈoʊʃənəl ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
Skill in handling emotions well
The skill of understanding your feelings and other people's feelings, and using this skill well.
Examples
- Good leaders often have high emotional intelligence.
- Emotional intelligence helps you work better with others.
- Emotional intelligence is important in teamwork.
artificial intelligence
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
technical
Human-like thinking by machines
The ability of computers or robots to think and learn like humans.
Examples
- Artificial intelligence is used in self-driving cars.
- Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work.
- She is studying artificial intelligence at university.
- Many apps now use artificial intelligence to improve user experience.
artificial intelligence
2/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
machine ability to act intelligently
The ability of a computer or machine to do things like learn, solve problems, and make decisions, similar to a human mind.
Examples
- Artificial intelligence helps websites show you products you might like.
- Many people worry about how artificial intelligence will change jobs in the future.