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Definition of intellect - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mental capacitycapacity for thinking and understanding objectively
- Her intellect is admired by her peers..
2.
scholar figureperson with great intellectual ability
- He is known as a powerful intellect in scientific circles..
3.
mental abilityRare quality of being very intelligentRare
- His intellect made him a leader in his field.
Origin of intellect
Latin, intellectus (understanding)
Terms with intellect included in their meaning
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intellect
intellectual ability or mental capacity
intellect
not quick to understand or learn
arts and intellect
in a way that relates to the arts and intellectual achievements
intellect
extraordinary mental ability or talent
creation
plan or create something using intellect
social behavior
person who despises those considered inferior in taste or intellect
criminal mastermind
highly intelligent person using intellect for harmful purposes
culture intellect
person not interested in culture or intellectual things
intellect
very clever or quick-witted
creative influence
stimulating influence on intellect or creativity
intellect
lacking serious thought or intellectual depth
recognition
recognizable by the intellect or senses
intellect
intelligence or intellectual capacity
intellectual grasp
capable of being apprehended by the intellect alone
intelligence
person with extraordinary intellect or skill
intellect
absence of intellectual engagement or thought
intellect
intelligence or mental sharpness
low intellect
person lacking intelligence or common sense
intellect
intellectual activities and pursuits
psychology
lacking reason or intellect, purely instinctive
spirituality
belief in spiritual apprehension of truths beyond the intellect
philosophy
intellect or mind as a philosophical term
intellect
in an intellectual manner
intellect
gathering focused on intellectual pursuits
Examples of intellect in a sentence
The debate showcased her sharp intellect. She is an intellect in the field of literature. The young intellect impressed everyone at the conference. Her intellect was evident in her groundbreaking research. The debate showcased his remarkable intellect.
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- French:intellect, intellectuel, ...
- German:Intellekt, intelligente Person, ...
- Italian:intelletto, intellettuale, ...
- Spanish:intelecto, inteligencia, ...
- Portuguese:intelecto, gênio, ...
- Chinese:智力, 才智之士, ...
- Japanese:知性, 知識人, ...
- Arabic:عَقْل, ذُو فِكْر, ...
- Hebrew:שֵׂכֶל, אִישׁ רוּחַ, ...
- Russian:интеллект, интеллектуал, ...
- Ukrainian:інтелект, інтелектуал, ...
- Hindi:बुद्धि, बुद्धिजीवी, ...
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