/ˈnætʃərəl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ (ɛn aɪ or ni )
noun
The cognitive capabilities and problem-solving skills possessed by biological entities, including humans and animals, as a result of evolution and learning.
The organic counterpart to Artificial Intelligence (AI), encompassing abilities such as reasoning, perception, learning, and adaptation that occur in biological neural networks.
The inherent capacity for thought, understanding, and decision-making found in living organisms.
Abbreviation: NI
Origin: Early 21st century: combination of 'natural', referring to biological systems, and 'intelligence', the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. The alternative pronunciation "nee" for the abbreviation is influenced by popular culture references.
Usage: Often used in discussions contrasting biological and artificial forms of intelligence in scientific and technological contexts. The pronunciation of the abbreviation may vary based on context or cultural references.
noun
The cognitive capabilities and problem-solving skills possessed by biological entities, including humans and animals, as a result of evolution and learning.
The organic counterpart to Artificial Intelligence (AI), encompassing abilities such as reasoning, perception, learning, and adaptation that occur in biological neural networks.
The inherent capacity for thought, understanding, and decision-making found in living organisms.
Abbreviation: NI
Origin: Early 21st century: combination of 'natural', referring to biological systems, and 'intelligence', the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. The alternative pronunciation "nee" for the abbreviation is influenced by popular culture references.
Usage: Often used in discussions contrasting biological and artificial forms of intelligence in scientific and technological contexts. The pronunciation of the abbreviation may vary based on context or cultural references.
"The Knights Who Say 'Ni' showcased their Natural Intelligence (NI) by adapting their demands from shrubberies to herring-based challenges."
"In the debate of silicon versus carbon-based cognition, Natural Intelligence (NI) still holds the upper hand in appreciating the subtle humor of coconut-based percussion in medieval settings."
"Researchers are exploring whether Natural Intelligence (NI) or Artificial Intelligence would be better at determining the exact shade of an unladen swallow."
"In the debate of silicon versus carbon-based cognition, Natural Intelligence (NI) still holds the upper hand in appreciating the subtle humor of coconut-based percussion in medieval settings."
"Researchers are exploring whether Natural Intelligence (NI) or Artificial Intelligence would be better at determining the exact shade of an unladen swallow."
by Clyde Greentree July 7, 2024
Get the Natural Intelligence (NI)mug. It is the act of doing stuff in the wilderness. Anything from hiking, to bird watching, to kayaking, etc.
Me: Where is your sister Esme?
Friend: F*** if I know. Probably doing nature stuff with her hippie friends.
Friend: F*** if I know. Probably doing nature stuff with her hippie friends.
by Birdmelw January 20, 2020
Get the Nature Stuffmug. by TheGeneralGenitalsPranksterian May 6, 2025
Get the <.7.9.7.6.>Triple Back On The Triple BAck Expressive Nature Called Nurture<.7.9.7.6.>mug. 
1. Universe's way of making your life miserable.
2. An event in nature.
3. That one edgy kid's shirt.
2. An event in nature.
3. That one edgy kid's shirt.
1: The goddamn universe gave me natural selection! Aw hell!
2: I've been naturally selected because that is what happens when I win the race.
No need to explain number 3.
2: I've been naturally selected because that is what happens when I win the race.
No need to explain number 3.
by Zach T. Radass December 27, 2022
Get the Natural Selectionmug. The strange folk that arrived in camolflage weren't offending the happy naturals, they were pissing them off by kicking, pouring gasoline on, or trying to overrun and blow up their hornets nest.
by The Original Agahnim November 14, 2021
Get the Naturalsmug. 