IQ

¹

Psychology.

1. intelligence quotient.

i.q.

²

abbreviation

1. the same as.

IQ

¹

abbreviation

1. intelligence quotient

i.q.

²

abbreviation

1. idem quod

iq

³

abbreviation

1. Iraq

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

“He was the smartest guy in the room. But his ego always trumped his IQ. It’s now done so in the worst possible way.”

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Concerns over LeBron James’ ability to meld with his particular team were never based on his basketball IQ or skillset but instead how open he would be to accepting a reduced role.

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In one 2023 study, autistic kids with an IQ of 120 or higher were nearly six times more likely to have suicidal thoughts than autistic children with average IQ.

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Research has found that autistic people with a higher IQ are both more likely to mask and more likely to suffer from anxiety and other mental health conditions.

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Concerns over his ability to meld with his particular team were never based on his basketball IQ or skillset but instead how open he would be to accepting a reduced role.

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