De intelligentie
Example: De intelligentie van mensen varieert sterk tussen verschillende culturen.
Definition
"De intelligentie" refers to the ability to acquire, understand, and apply knowledge and skills. It encompasses cognitive functions such as reasoning, problem-solving, and learning, which vary among individuals and cultures as in the example: 'De intelligentie van mensen varieert sterk tussen verschillende culturen.'
Etymology
The word "de intelligentie" originates from the Latin 'intelligentia,' meaning understanding or intellectual capacity. It entered Dutch through French 'intelligence.' Did you know the root 'intelligere' combines 'inter' (between) and 'legere' (to choose), implying the ability to discern or choose between options?
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"De intelligentie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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