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cleverness

Meanings

noun
The ability to think and act in a quick and inventive way.

noun
A clever person or their actions.

Rhymes

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chivalry , devious , precocious , rivulets

Variants

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clever , cleverer , cleverest , cleverish , cleverly , cleverness , clevernesses

Etymology

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From old English 'cleopian' meaning 'to cleave, to split'. The modern meaning developed in the late 15th century.

Trivia

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The word 'clever' comes from the Old English word 'cleopian', which means 'to cleave'.
The term 'clever Hans' refers to a horse that was believed to be able to perform complex mathematical calculations in the early 20th century. It was later revealed that the horse was actually responding to subtle cues from its trainer.
The phrase 'clever as a fox' means being quick-witted and resourceful, but foxes are actually quite slow and not particularly clever in real life.

Related Concepts

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Intelligence: Cleverness is a form of intelligence, specifically the ability to think and act quickly and inventively.
Wit: Cleverness and wit are related concepts, with wit being the ability to make clever and amusing remarks.

Quotes

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The old lady was "clever" enough and he thought that if she had started from any of the right premises, more might have been expected of her.
- Flannery O'Connor,{it}Everything That Rises Must Converge{/it},1967
Those who can't write poetry, write "clever" letters to the editor. Those who can't write "clever" letters to the editor, write angry letters to the editor.
- Matt Groening,{it}Utne Reader{/it},November/December 1987
Some thought he had no redeeming value whatsoever. A sociopath. A "clever" manipulator …
- Louise Erdrich,{it}New Yorker{/it},2 Dec. 2002
All of Laptsev went to stare at the bride-to-be—she was no beauty, but everyone could see that she was "clever", sophisticated …
- Isaac Bashevis Singer,{it}New Yorker{/it},29 Sept. 2003
… the three of them may give Gray Davis, who was too "clever" for his own good, his comeuppance.
- Garrison Keillor,{it}Time{/it},25 Aug. 2003

Culture

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Cleverness is a valued trait in many cultures and is often associated with intelligence and problem-solving abilities. In literature, characters who are clever are often portrayed as cunning, resourceful, and quick-witted. In art, cleverness can be seen in intricate designs or hidden meanings.

How to Memorize "cleverness"

visualize

- Imagine a person solving a complex puzzle quickly and efficiently. Visualize the process of coming up with a clever solution to a problem.
associate

- Associate the word 'cleverness' with the image of a light bulb turning on above someone's head, representing the moment of insight and creativity.
mnemonics

- Create an acronym: CLEVER - Creativity, Logic, Efficiency, Versatility, Resourcefulness

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