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intelligent

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/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/ · in-tel-li-gent

having the ability to think, reason, and understand quickly and effectively.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having the ability to think, reason, and understand quickly and effectively.

سوچنے، سمجھنے اور مؤثر طور پر کام کرنے کی صلاحیت رکھنا。

ذہین

zahin

Synonyms

smartcleverbrightہوشیارعقلمندفہمی

Antonyms

ignorantfoolishstupidناواقفاحمقبےوقوف

Common Collocations

  • intelligent design
  • intelligent person
  • intelligent behavior

Example Sentences

She is known for her intelligent solutions to complex problems.

وہ پیچیدہ مسائل کے لئے اپنی ذہین حل کے لئے جانا جاتی ہے.

Woh paicheeda masail ke liye apni zahin hal ke liye jana jati hai.

An intelligent discussion can lead to fruitful outcomes.

ایک ذہین بحث پھلدار نتائج کی طرف لے جاسکتی ہے.

Aik zahin behas phaldaar nateeje ki taraf le ja sakti hai.

Intelligent people often exhibit curiosity and a love for learning.

ذہین لوگ اکثر تجسس اور سیکھنے کا شوق رکھتے ہیں.

Zahin log aksar tajassus aur seekhne ka shauq rakhte hain.

Easily Confused With

intellect:Intelligent describes a quality of being smart, while intellect refers to the ability to think and understand complex ideas.
sensible:Intelligent refers to cognitive abilities, while sensible refers to common sense or practical judgment.

Word Family

intelligence
nounذہانت
intelligently
adverbذہانت سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Intelligent people use their minds like a light bulb lighting up ideas.

Imagine a bright light bulb representing bright ideas and quick thinking.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہوئے تو یوں کہ شمعوں کی طرح ہوا، ہوئی ہو مہربانی، ہوگی، عقل ان کی روشنی

Hoye to yun ke shamo'n ki tarah hua, Hogi ho mehrbani, hogi, 'aql un ki roshni.

They shone like lights, with their knowledge shining bright.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عقل سے بہتر کوئی چیز نہیں ہے

Aql se behtar koi cheez nahin hai

There is nothing better than intellect.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "intelligentem" — to understand, to perceive

First known use: 15th century

Derived from Latin 'intelligere', meaning to discern or understand.