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Natural Intelligence (NI)

/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.
"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."
by Clyde Greentree July 7, 2024
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feel like slapping a ni**a

To express feeling sad, upset or even angry; to have a bad day
- What's up bro? Feeling a little upset today, I see?
- Man, I don't wanna talk about it really.
- What's going on bro?
- Don't know man. I just feel like slapping a ni**a today.
by Qubs_J April 18, 2025
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NI

when someone is being over emotional about a meme they saw online.
wowww... Harry is being soo NI right now..
by Saint Miku Magdalene May 12, 2025
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Ni-ki

Ni-ki or Riki is the maknae of the kpop group ENHYPEN and the best 4th gen dancer to exist. He's the loml, my soulmate and future husband. There is no one else on this entire planet I love more than Ni-ki. All my love belongs to him and only him.
Ni-ki deserves the whole world and more
by Deluluforni-ki September 8, 2023
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Ni-

"Ni-" is basically a cutoff of "Nigger" or "Nigga" or "Nigette"
GET BACK TO THE COTTON FIELDS YOU FILTHY NI-
by Bober Word Maker September 16, 2023
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Crow-nis

Crow-nis (noun), the sexual organ of a male
bird!!!
Check out the Crow-nis on that hummingbird, talk about hitting the genetic

jackpot, he won't have sand kicked in HIS beak at the beach
by Sevzilla738 September 17, 2023
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nies kos

a afrikaans slang word for coke, food, cocaine
ek soes daii nies kos

i want to take nies kos/cocaine
by ZaddyBoat October 1, 2023
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