/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. 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. The strange folk that arrived weren't offending the happy naturals, they were pissing them off by kicking or pouring gasoline on their hornets nest, trying to blow it up.
by The Original Agahnim November 14, 2021
Get the naturalsmug. When one gets caught out in a rainstorm and ends up drenched—often due to a foolish action, such as being drunk or high.
Steve: What’s he doing?
Eve: He’s face down, taking a bath.
Steve: He what?
Eve: He’s taking a nature bath.
Steve: Where is he?!
Eve: Out on the corner at Park and Fifth.
Steve: He’s going to catch pneumonia. *facepalm*
Eve: He’s face down, taking a bath.
Steve: He what?
Eve: He’s taking a nature bath.
Steve: Where is he?!
Eve: Out on the corner at Park and Fifth.
Steve: He’s going to catch pneumonia. *facepalm*
by Nickidewbear December 4, 2020
Get the nature bathmug. When you’re trying to catch a snowflake on your tongue and you are also taking them to the face in the process.
My girl was face up to the sky attempting to catch snowflakes on her tongue when she shouted “It’s nature’s bukake!”.
by The bearded feller February 26, 2023
Get the Nature’s bukakemug. by Arminkshipper June 15, 2024
Get the Naturemug. by Chazmundo December 23, 2024
Get the Nature's Suppressormug.