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I have read the sentence

```

    "12歳の小児の知力しかない".    
    
```

In this sentence , I would like to know the usage of **知力** .  
In dictionary , it means "intelligence "  
Can I use **知恵** or **知能** instead of **知力**.  
Is there any difference in usage between them.

With Regards,
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usage words nuances
Difference between the usage of 知恵 , 知能 and 知力
[Standard Japanese learner disclaimer.]

To me, 知力 is more related to 知能 than it is to 知恵.

I think the 力 in 知力 implies mental _ability_ , which is somewhat synonymous
with the meaning of 能.

For 知恵, I can't do a comparison by kanji, but the definition seems more
closely related to wisdom and knowledge (acquired intelligence), than it does
to the abilities that come with talent (natural intelligence).

For example which is more applicable to an IQ test vs. a subject specific test
like the [LSAT](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_School_Admission_Test)?
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