Artificial intelligence is spelled as /ɑːtɪˈfɪʃəl ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/. The word 'artificial' begins with the vowel sound /ɑː/ followed by the consonants /t/, /ɪ/ and /ʃ/. 'Intelligence', on the other hand, begins with the vowel sound /ɪ/ followed by the consonants /n/, /t/, /ɛ/, /l/, /ɪ/ and /dʒ/. Understanding the IPA phonetic transcription can help to accurately spell and pronounce complex words like artificial intelligence. The term refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and act like humans.
The word "artificial intelligence" is derived from two components: "artificial" and "intelligence".
- "Artificial" originally comes from the Latin word "artificiālis", derived from "artificium", meaning "art, skill, or craft". It refers to something that is made by humans or human efforts, often imitating or replicating natural things.
- "Intelligence" is derived from the Latin word "intelligentia", which combines "intelligere" (meaning "to understand" or "to comprehend") and the suffix "-entia" (indicating a state or condition). Intelligence refers to the capacity of an entity to perceive, understand, and apply knowledge, reason, and problem-solving skills.