Intelligent
Intelligent (adj) /ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒənt/
showing cleverness and the ability to learn and understand things fast and easily – smart – clever – brainy – bright – sharp – rational – sensible – wise:
Intelligent in context
Being intelligent and ingenious, he didn’t need to study hard in order to surpass his ordinary peers at school.
The theory of multiple intelligences, proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983, challenges the traditional notion of a single, general intelligence. Instead, it identifies diverse types of intelligences, each reflecting unique ways individuals process information and solve problems. These include linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic, and existential intelligences. Gardner’s theory emphasizes that people have varying strengths and combinations of these intelligences, which influence their learning preferences and abilities. By recognizing this diversity, the theory advocates for personalized educational approaches that cater to the specific intelligences of each learner, fostering a more inclusive and effective learning environment.
Parts of speech
- Noun: intelligence
- Adverb: intelligently
Antonyms
unintelligent, dumb, stupid