Intelligence

Ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

IQ cognitive ability

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, often involving reasoning, problem-solving, understanding complex ideas, adapting to new situations, learning from experience, and using logic effectively.

/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/

From Old French intelligence, from Latin intelligentia, from intellegere 'to understand', from inter- 'between' + legere 'to read, gather'.

Intelligence is like being good at learning and figuring things out, like solving puzzles or understanding new ideas.

Humans are not the only intelligent species, as many animals demonstrate problem-solving abilities
Artificial intelligence aims to mimic human cognitive functions
The concept of 'multiple intelligences' suggests different types of intelligence exist

wisdom intellect reason

cognition mental ability

emotional intelligence artificial intelligence fluid intelligence crystallized intelligence

mental state skill