1 good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability:
a highly intelligent child * to ask an intelligent question
OPPUNINTELLIGENT
2 (of an animal, a being, etc.) able to understand and learn things:
a search for intelligent life on other planets
3 (computing) (of a computer, program, etc.) able to store information and use it in new situations:
intelligent software / systems
intelligently adverb
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