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

Kennedy also asserted that fluoride in the water is “associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease.”

From Salon

National Toxicology Program that found associations between exposure to high levels of fluoride and lower IQ levels in children.

From Los Angeles Times

He dismissed defence claims about MacPhail's low IQ and learning disabilities, adding the teenager intended to kill Holly and "knew how final death was".

From BBC

The court heard MacPhail had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and a low IQ but Mr Brooke said the youth's functioning was "quite a bit higher" than had been suggested by MacPhail's legal team.

From BBC

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson described Harris, who was born a U.S. citizen in California, as a "Samoan-Malaysian, low IQ former California prosecutor."

From Salon

Related Words

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