Intelligenz
German
Etymology
From Latin intellegentia (“intelligence”).
Pronunciation
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Noun
Intelligenz f (genitive Intelligenz, plural Intelligenzen)
- intelligence (capacity of mind)
Usage notes
The uncommon plural of this word refers to intelligent life (e.g. außerirdische Intelligenzen), although this sense is becoming dated.
Further reading
- Intelligenz in Duden online