English · Adjectives
more intelligent
/mɔːr ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
[/mɔːr ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/]
comparative of intelligent
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'intelligent', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
This student is more intelligent than average.
This student is more intelligent than average.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'intelligent' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.