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* ScienceFoils
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* SmartJerkAndNiceMoron: An [[InsufferableGenius intelligent yet cold-hearted and cruel character]] is paired with a [[KindheartedSimpleton stupider if a kinder character]].

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* SmartJerkAndNiceMoron: An [[InsufferableGenius intelligent yet cold-hearted and cruel character]] is paired with a [[KindheartedSimpleton kinder if stupider if a kinder character]].

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* AbsentMindedProfessor: An intelligent person who tends to be oblivious of their surroundings.

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* AbsentMindedProfessor: An intelligent person who tends to be [[CaptainOblivious oblivious of their surroundings.surroundings]].



* AdaptationalIntelligence: A character who wasn't smart in previous source material is given greater intelligence in the adaptation.

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* AdaptationalIntelligence: A character who wasn't smart in the previous source material is given greater intelligence in the adaptation.



* CelibateEccentricGenius
* TheChessmaster
* ChildProdigy

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* CelibateEccentricGenius
CelibateEccentricGenius: Eccentric geniuses who have other pursuits other than sexual interests and/or romantic love.
* TheChessmaster
TheChessmaster: Skilled manipulators at making misdirection in events.
* ChildProdigyChildProdigy: Children that are older than 3 are geniuses and are younger than 13.



* CuteBookworm

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* CuteBookwormCuteBookworm: {{Bookworm}}s are [[{{Moe}} adorable!]]



** SuperSpeedReading
* TechnoWizard

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** SuperSpeedReading
SuperSpeedReading: Similar trait of intellect as superpowers, but with reading.
* TechnoWizardTechnoWizard: Characters that are very competent and skilled with computers.



* ThinkTwins

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* ThinkTwinsThinkTwins: {{The Smart One}}s are twins.



* TVGenius

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* TVGeniusTVGenius: Stereotypical geniuses.


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* WiseBeyondTheirYears: Not only are these children and teens have the gift of being {{Teen Genius}}es, but also children who are a lot more mature (emotionally, intellectually, and/or philosophically) than their typical counterparts.

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* DumbassNoMore: A dumb character becomes smarter over time.

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* DumbassNoMore: [[TheDitz A dumb character character]] becomes smarter over time.



* GeniusDitz: A dumbass has one expertise in which no one can beat them.

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* GeniusDitz: [[TheDitz A dumbass dumbass]] has one expertise in which no one can beat them.



* GentlemanAndAScholar

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* GentlemanAndAScholarGentlemanAndAScholar: Highly intelligent, educated, and friendly.



* GuileHero: The hero relies on their wits to save the day.

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* GuileHero: The hero TheHero relies on their quick wits to save the day.



* HotScientist: Attractive scientist.
* IdiotSavant: An idiot has a savvy knowledge in one particular topic area.

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* HotScientist: Attractive scientist.
scientists.
* IdiotSavant: [[TheDitz An idiot idiot]] has a savvy knowledge in one particular topic area.



* InsufferableGenius: A character who smugly looks down upon those with a lower IQ.

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* InsufferableGenius: A An character who smugly looks down upon those with a lower IQ.



* ScienceHero

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* ScienceHeroScienceHero: Scientists are {{The Protagonist}}s and/or {{The Hero}}es



* SmartJerkAndNiceMoron: An [[InsufferableGenius intelligent yet cold-hearted and cruel character]] is paired with a [[KindheartedSimpleton stupider if a kinder character]].



* TheyJustDontGetIt

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* TheyJustDontGetItTheyJustDontGetIt: People that understand things more than others that simply don't.



* ViewersAreGeniuses
* WeekendInventor

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* ViewersAreGeniuses
ViewersAreGeniuses: You thought that all ViewersAreMorons?? [[WellThisIsNotThatTrope That isn't the case here.]]
* WeekendInventorWeekendInventor: Inventing ''literally'' anything every weekend, all just for fun.
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* BookSmart: A character is shown as being very academically competent.
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* BrainyBaby: A very smart pig.

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* BrainyBaby: BrainyPig: A very smart pig.
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* BrainyBaby: A very smart pig.
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* TheRainman

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* ThinkTwins



* ThinkTwins
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* ThinkingWheels: An intelligent character is shown to have wheels or gears turning inside his head.
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* BookshelfOfAuthority: Posing a character in front of a bookshelf to show that they're smart.
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* GeniusBurnout: A high intellect but finds themselves going nowhere.
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* GeniusBruiser: Who said geniuses can't kick ass?

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* GeniusBruiser: Who said geniuses can't kick ass?A physical fighter with plenty of other skills.
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* GeniusSerum: AppliedPhlebotinum that makes a character more intelligent.
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* BrainsForBrawns

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->''The mind, that ocean where each kind\\

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->''The ->''"The mind, that ocean where each kind\\



To a green thought in a green shade. ''

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To a green thought in a green shade. ''"''
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* ItCanThink
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Contrast with AntiIntellectualism and StupidityTropes. See also GambitIndex, IndexedAndNerdy, and LogicTropes. If you are looking for tropes related to "intelligence" in a military context, see EspionageTropes.

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Contrast with AntiIntellectualism and StupidityTropes. See also GambitIndex, IndexedAndNerdy, and LogicTropes. If you are looking for tropes related to "intelligence" in a military context, see EspionageTropes. Tropes that deal with broad-based ''knowledge'' may fall under TropesOfWisdom instead, although there is considerable overlap since expansive knowledge is often used as a way to demonstrate intelligence.
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-->-- '''Andrew Marvell''', "The Garden"

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-->-- '''Andrew Marvell''', '''Creator/AndrewMarvell''', "The Garden"
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* SelfMadeSuperpowers
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* ScienceHero
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Contrast with AntiIntellectualism and StupidityTropes. See also GambitIndex, IndexedAndNerdy, IntelligenceIndicatorsIndex, and LogicTropes. If you are looking for tropes related to "intelligence" in a military context, see EspionageTropes.

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Contrast with AntiIntellectualism and StupidityTropes. See also GambitIndex, IndexedAndNerdy, IntelligenceIndicatorsIndex, and LogicTropes. If you are looking for tropes related to "intelligence" in a military context, see EspionageTropes.
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Contrast with AntiIntellectualism and StupidityTropes. See also GambitIndex, IndexedAndNerdy, and LogicTropes. If you are looking for tropes related to "intelligence" in a military context, see EspionageTropes.

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Contrast with AntiIntellectualism and StupidityTropes. See also GambitIndex, IndexedAndNerdy, IntelligenceIndicatorsIndex, and LogicTropes. If you are looking for tropes related to "intelligence" in a military context, see EspionageTropes.
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nothing to do with intellect but class/rank


* DistinguishedGentlemansPipe
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-->--'''Andrew Marvell''', "The Garden"

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-->--'''Andrew -->-- '''Andrew Marvell''', "The Garden"
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* AbsentMindedProfessor

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* AbsentMindedProfessorAbsentMindedProfessor: An intelligent person who tends to be oblivious of their surroundings.



* BrainyBaby

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* BrainyBabyBrainyBaby: A very intelligent infant.



* FeigningIntelligence

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* FeigningIntelligenceFeigningIntelligence: A character pretends to be smart.



* GuileHero

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* GuileHeroGuileHero: The hero relies on their wits to save the day.



* IntelligenceEqualsIsolation

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* IntelligenceEqualsIsolationIntelligenceEqualsIsolation: Intelligent people are loners with no friends.



* MotherlyScientist

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* MotherlyScientistMotherlyScientist: A scientist who views their creations as being their children.



* MyBrainIsBig

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* MyBrainIsBigMyBrainIsBig: A character has a huge head to indicate their intelligence.



* NobodysThatDumb

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* NobodysThatDumbNobodysThatDumb: A dumb character turns out to be aware of their lack of intelligence and states that even they have limits to how stupid they can be.



* OmnidisciplinaryScientist

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* OmnidisciplinaryScientistOmnidisciplinaryScientist: A scientist who is knowledgeable in every field of science that the plot requires.



* PersecutedIntellectuals

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* PersecutedIntellectualsPersecutedIntellectuals: Smart people are discriminated against.



* SouthernFriedGenius

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* SouthernFriedGeniusSouthernFriedGenius: An intelligent person with a Southern accent.

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-->''The mind, that ocean where each kind\\

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-->''The ->''The mind, that ocean where each kind\\



--->--'''Andrew Marvell''', "The Garden"

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--->--'''Andrew -->--'''Andrew Marvell''', "The Garden"


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* SneakySpider: Spiders are often intellectual schemers and/or witty tricksters.

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