Intelligence
12 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The ability to acquire, understand, and apply knowledge and skills. It can also refer to secret information collected about an enemy or potential enemy.
“Artificial intelligence is transforming industries from healthcare to transportation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪˌdʒ͡əns/
Syllables
in·tel·li·gence
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Antonyms
stupidity
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Wordle
Contains multiple 'E' and 'I' vowels; features the 'ENCE' suffix and 'INTEL' opening
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; strategic for parallel plays and utilising common letter combinations
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