IQ

¹

Psychology.

1. intelligence quotient.

i.q.

²

abbreviation for

1. the same as.

i.q.

¹

abbreviation for

1. idem quod

iq

²

the internet domain name for

1. Iraq

IQ

³

abbreviation for

1. intelligence quotient

Word History and Origins

Origin of IQ¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Origin of IQ²

From Latin idem quod

Word History and Origins

Origin of IQ¹

Latin: the same as

Example Sentences

Treating epilepsy during pregnancy is challenging, as some anti-seizure medications, primarily older drugs such as valproate, are known to cause serious birth defects and cognitive problems in children, including lower IQ and autism spectrum disorders.

From Science Daily

The reason, he asserted, is that “fluoride is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It also shows a level of basketball IQ. And I thought our guys were great with that”

From Los Angeles Times

But his most important asset might be his high hockey IQ, which might be expected from a guy who played two seasons at Harvard.

From Los Angeles Times

Previous studies in smaller populations also link in utero exposure of these drugs with neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring, such as ones linking topiramate and intellectual disability, and those associating valproate and lower IQ.

From Science Daily

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