- #1
- 7,283
- 1,769
That's the question. Is smart the same as intelligent, or are they different?
Smart answer: Yes.symbolipoint said:That's the question. Is smart the same as intelligent, or are they different?
symbolipoint said:Some members presented very thoughtful discussions. One reason that I asked is that "smart" and "intelligent" came from different language origins and therefore could correspond to different ways to identify whatever the concept was. In English, we have these two words. One of them came from Germanic origin and the other obviously from Latin-based origin.
Hey! THAT'S GOOD.Rive said:By my book 'intelligence' is about understanding, while 'smart' is more about application. While they are not completely different in concept, their area of usage is different.
I'm not sure; but keep working on that one.Fig Neutron said:Smart is having the information.
Intelligence is knowing how to use it.
Fig Neutron said:Smart is having the information.
Intelligence is knowing how to use it.
That points-up two different areas of intelligence.davenn said:I would have said the opposite
take Sheldon from Big Bang Theory he is very intelligent known physics to the nth degree
But he doesn't have the smarts to use that intelligence/knowledge very well when interacting with others
klimatos said:"just" words? Without words there would be no PF!
"Intelligent" should be the first choice of a scientist to describe better than average cognitive skills. As others have pointed out, "smart" is more colloquial and might be used when the speaker wishes to be colorful rather than precise. A slapped face can "smart" without having anything to do with intelligence. A light bulb can be "bright" or "brilliant" without having any intelligence at all!
As a wordsmith, I believe that no two words mean the same thing. The meanings will always be slightly different. And even the same word can have different meanings depending upon context or even upon who is using it. Finally, the same word will mean different things to different people or even different things to the same person at different times or under different circumstances.
Actually, that is both the power and the beauty of language!
davenn said:I would have said the opposite
take Sheldon from Big Bang Theory he is very intelligent, knows physics to the nth degree
But he doesn't have the smarts to use that intelligence/knowledge wisely when interacting with others
No, intelligence and smartness are not synonymous. While they are both related to cognitive abilities, they refer to different aspects of intelligence. Intelligence is a broader concept that includes various mental abilities, such as problem-solving, reasoning, and memory. Smartness, on the other hand, is more focused on practical intelligence and the ability to adapt to different situations.
Yes, it is possible for someone to be smart but not intelligent. As mentioned before, smartness refers to practical intelligence, which is the ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-life situations. Someone can be street smart or have a high emotional intelligence, but may not excel in traditional academic settings, which would be considered a measure of intelligence.
There is no simple answer to this question as there are different theories on the development of intelligence. Some believe that intelligence is mostly determined by genetics, while others argue that it can be developed through environmental factors, such as education and experiences. It is likely a combination of both nature and nurture that contribute to the development of intelligence.
IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional quotient) are two different measures of intelligence. IQ measures cognitive abilities, while EQ measures emotional intelligence, which includes skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and social skills. Both are important for overall intelligence, but they assess different aspects of it.
Yes, there are different types of intelligence. The most commonly recognized types include analytical intelligence (problem-solving and reasoning), creative intelligence (original thinking and innovation), and practical intelligence (adaptability and street smarts). However, some experts argue that there are even more types, such as emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and physical intelligence.