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Etymology of the Latin word intelligens

the Latin word intelligens
derived from the Latin word intelligere (understand; realize)
derived from the Latin word inter (between)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *en
derived from the Latin word legere (read; gather, collect)
derived from the Greek word legein, λέγω (to speak)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *leg- (to collect, to speak)
derived from the Latin word intellegere (understand; realize)
using the Latin prefix inter-
derived from the Latin word inter (between)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *en
derived from the Latin word legere (read; gather, collect)
derived from the Greek word legein, λέγω (to speak)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *leg- (to collect, to speak)

Derivations in Latin

intelligentia

Derivations in other languages

English intelligent, Italian intelligente, Portuguese inteligente, Spanish inteligente


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