Intelegent vs. Intelligent: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 30, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "Intelegent," while the correct spelling is "Intelligent," a term describing someone as having good judgment and quick thinking.
Which is correct: Intelegent or Intelligent
How to spell Intelligent?
Intelegent is Incorrect
Intelligent is Correct
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Key Differences
"Intelligent" has two 'l's and one 'g'; do not confuse it with one 'l' as in "Intelegent."
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Oct 29, 2023
Think of the word "tell" embedded in "Intelligent," reminding you to double up on the 'l's.
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Oct 29, 2023
The suffix "-ent" is preceded by "g," reminding you of how an intelligent person gets things done.
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Oct 29, 2023
Mnemonic: InTELLiGENT people are too smart to misspell "Intelligent."
Harlon Moss
Oct 29, 2023
Think of the word "gent" at the end, as an intelligent person is often a gentleman or gentlewoman in manners.
Janet White
Oct 29, 2023
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Intelegent and Intelligent Definitions
Intelligent
Intelligent refers to having a high mental capacity.
Albert Einstein was an intelligent physicist.
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Intelligent
Intelligent signifies showing sound judgment.
Her intelligent choices made her successful.
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Sep 16, 2023
Intelligent
Intelligent implies emotional understanding or social grace.
His emotionally intelligent behavior was appreciated by all.
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Sep 16, 2023
Intelligent
Intelligent means capable of learning and understanding.
The intelligent student quickly grasped the new concept.
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Intelligent
Having intelligence
Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the galaxy?.
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Intelligent
Having a high degree of intelligence; mentally acute
An intelligent student.
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Intelligent
Showing sound judgment and rationality
An intelligent decision.
An intelligent solution to the problem.
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Intelligent
Appealing to the intellect; intellectual
A film with witty and intelligent dialogue.
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Intelligent
Well thought-out, well considered.
The engineer had a very intelligent design proposal for the new car.
The general devised an intelligent strategy for the southern campaign.
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Intelligent
Characterized by thoughtful interaction.
My girlfriend and I had an intelligent conversation.
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Intelligent
Having at least a similar level of brain power to humankind.
The hunt for intelligent life.
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Intelligent
Having an environment-sensing automatically-invoked built-in computer capability.
An intelligent network or keyboard
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Intelligent
Endowed with the faculty of understanding or reason; as, man is an intelligent being.
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Intelligent
Possessed of a high level of intelligence, education, or judgment; knowing; sensible; skilled; exhibiting high intelligence; as, an intelligent young man; an intelligent architect; an intelligent answer.
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Intelligent
Cognizant; aware; communicative.
Intelligent of seasons.
Which are to France the spies and speculationsIntelligent of our state.
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Intelligent
Having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree;
Is there intelligent life in the universe?
An intelligent question
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Intelligent
Exercising or showing good judgment;
Healthy scepticism
A healthy fear of rattlesnakes
The healthy attitude of French laws
Healthy relations between labor and management
An intelligent solution
A sound approach to the problem
Sound advice
No sound explanation for his decision
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Sep 13, 2023
Intelligent
Intelligent describes technology that mimics human cognition.
Intelligent software can learn from user input.
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Sep 16, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Intelligent?
It's called "Intelligent" to describe a quality of high mental capacity or good judgment.
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Oct 29, 2023
Which vowel is used before Intelligent?
Usually "an," as in "an intelligent person."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 29, 2023
What is the root word of Intelligent?
The root is from Latin "intelligere," meaning "to understand."
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Oct 29, 2023
What is the verb form of Intelligent?
There is no verb form of "Intelligent;" it is an adjective.
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Oct 29, 2023
Which preposition is used with Intelligent?
"Of" or "in" can be used, as in "intelligent of her" or "intelligent in mathematics."
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Oct 29, 2023
What is the singular form of Intelligent?
"Intelligent" is an adjective, so it doesn't have a singular or plural form.
Harlon Moss
Oct 29, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Intelligent?
"And" is commonly used, as in "intelligent and creative."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 29, 2023
Is Intelligent a negative or positive word?
Generally considered a positive word.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 29, 2023
Which article is used with Intelligent?
"An" or "the" can be used, depending on the context.
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Oct 29, 2023
Is Intelligent an abstract noun?
No, it is an adjective, although "intelligence" is an abstract noun.
Janet White
Oct 29, 2023
Which determiner is used with Intelligent?
"An" or "the" can be used, depending on the context.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 29, 2023
How is Intelligent used in a sentence?
Example: She is an intelligent individual, always keen on learning new things.
Sara Rehman
Oct 29, 2023
Is the word Intelligent is imperative?
No, it is not imperative; it's an adjective.
Sara Rehman
Oct 29, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Intelligent?
The second syllable, "tel," is stressed.
Janet White
Oct 29, 2023
What is the opposite of Intelligent?
The opposite could be "unintelligent" or "ignorant."
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Oct 29, 2023
What is the first form of Intelligent?
Intelligent does not have forms like a verb; it's an adjective.
Harlon Moss
Oct 29, 2023
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