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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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naturally salted butter

Da result of a lazy-a** teenager's being made to do his share of da housework by hand-churning cream, and shedding copious tears about having to perform said boring/arduous task.
Once motorized butter-making machinery was invented, da term "naturally salted butter" referred to simply sprinkling on da crystally-white stuff by hand.
by QuacksO July 25, 2024
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Never in my natural-born life

Substitute for “never have I ever” (the phrase not the game), “I can’t make this shit up”, something unbelievable for others, a “swear on” yourself without actually swearing and avoiding a jinx or bad juju tether.

Long-winded response to add edge to a story or sentence.

An attention grabbing phrase for some one/thing/situation that is shocking and/or more serious than just an “ever” . More common around idiom users and anybody you picture when hearing “certain folks”

Similar to: “never in a million years”, “on my momma”, “y’all ain’t gunna believe this but I swear…”.
“Y’all, never in my natural-born life could I make this mess up.”

“I swear, never in my natural-born life would I betray you and ours like that”

“I ain’t lying when I tell you, that fight was crazy! They were ruthless! I’ve never in my natural-born life seen two people get after each other like that!”
by NotoriousME July 29, 2024
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nature’s holster

It's a special little pocket every man has in his rear
He tucked the pocketknife into his nature’s holster just like his granddad used to do on long hikes through the woods.
by ralfsv August 9, 2024
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Nature’s bukake

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
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Natures Bucket

The floor
"Where did you put the screws for this?"
"Natures Bucket" *points to floor*
"oh, my, god jake!"
by yaboicat January 23, 2023
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nature

nature can be compared to capital God but they have one key difference which is that nature rules this world and capital God rules another. nature is in fact the closest thing to God and at times, the evil but it is always superior to humans.
the nature had many natural disasters which wiped out the humanity and the animals. some of the spiritualists rebuilt their homes, and decided to worship nature as a deity.
by nonekopopo February 17, 2023
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