noun · B2 · Often · both

intelligence

интеллект

Meaning of intelligence

mental ability

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EN-UK/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
EN-US/ən ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
RU[ɪntʲɪˈlʲekt]
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intelligence - интеллект
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intelligence with Russian translation

intelligence usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

His intelligence helped him explain the idea clearly to the class.

Его интеллект помог ему ясно объяснить идею в классе.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

People respect her intelligence and calm approach during debates.

Люди уважают её интеллект и спокойный подход во время дебатов.

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intelligence belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

intelligence
интеллект
kind
smart
quiet
boring
lazy
angry

intelligence synonyms

Related words worth learning together

intelligence
общее слово для умственных способностей
intellect
подразумевает способность к глубокому абстрактному мышлению
IQ
показатель интеллекта в форме тестового балла (коэффициент интеллекта)
knowledge
накопленная информация и факты — отличается от врождённой способности
cognition
научный термин для познавательных процессов (восприятие, память, мышление)
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общее слово для умственных способностей

B2Very Often

Her intelligence helped her solve complex problems.

🇬🇧en

подразумевает способность к глубокому абстрактному мышлению

C1Often

She admired his intellect and philosophical essays.

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IQ

показатель интеллекта в форме тестового балла (коэффициент интеллекта)

B2Often

His high IQ suggested strong analytical skills.

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накопленная информация и факты — отличается от врождённой способности

B1Very Often

Her knowledge of history is extensive.

C
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cognition

научный термин для познавательных процессов (восприятие, память, мышление)

C1Rarely

Researchers study human cognition to understand decision-making.

🇬🇧en

процесс логического мышления и вывода; компонент интеллекта

B2Often

His reasoning during the debate was clear and persuasive.

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brainpower

разговорное слово, акцент на умственной мощности или сообразительности

B2Often

It will take some serious brainpower to finish this project.

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mental acuity

острота и быстрота мышления; аспект интеллекта, акцент на скорости и точности

C1Rarely

His mental acuity was evident in the rapid, accurate answers.

A
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acumen

практическая проницательность и умение принимать точные решения, часто в деловой сфере

C1Rarely

Her business acumen saved the company from costly mistakes.

C
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cleverness

сообразительность, умение быстро находить решения; иногда с оттенком хитрости

B2Often

His cleverness helped him improvise a solution on the spot.

A
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astuteness

проницательность и способность замечать важные детали; акцент на расчёте и тонкости

C1Rarely

Her astuteness in negotiations secured a better deal.

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Questions about this word

What does intelligence mean?

mental ability

How do you pronounce intelligence?

intelligence is pronounced as /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is intelligence used in a sentence?

His intelligence helped him explain the idea clearly to the class. Translation: Его интеллект помог ему ясно объяснить идею в классе.

Is intelligence part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, intelligence (интеллект) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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