Intelligent
Example: Sie ist eine sehr intelligente Person mit großem Einfühlungsvermögen.
Definition
"Intelligent" describes someone who has a high ability to learn, understand, and think clearly. An intelligent person can solve problems effectively, adapt to new situations quickly, and often shows good judgment and insight in various contexts.
Etymology
The word "intelligent" comes from the Latin 'intelligens,' meaning 'understanding' or 'perceiving.' It is derived from 'intelligere,' which combines 'inter-' (between) and 'legere' (to choose or pick out). Did you know? The term originally emphasized the ability to discern or choose wisely between different ideas.
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"Intelligent" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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