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Intellect: meaning, definitions and examples

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intellect

 

[ หˆษชn.tษ™.lekt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

human qualities

The ability to think and understand information, especially complex ideas. It involves the capacity for logic, reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Synonyms

brainpower, intelligence, mind, wisdom

Examples of usage

  • Her intellect allowed her to solve the puzzle in no time.
  • His intellect was admired by everyone in the academic community.
Context #2 | Noun

academic field

The study of the mind and mental processes, including how people think, learn, and remember. It encompasses various disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science.

Synonyms

cognition, intellectual capacity, mental capacity

Examples of usage

  • She decided to pursue a career in intellect and cognitive psychology.
  • The conference focused on the latest research in intellect and behavior.
Context #3 | Noun

formal use

A person's mental powers collectively, often used in a formal or literary context. It implies high intelligence and mental acuity.

Synonyms

cerebrum, intellectual prowess, mind

Examples of usage

  • His intellect was unmatched in the field of theoretical physics.
  • The novel portrayed a character with exceptional intellect and wit.

Translations

Translations of the word "intellect" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intelecto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Intellekt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ intelek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะตะปะตะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ intelekt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿฅๆ€ง (ใกใ›ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intellect

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intelecto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋Šฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูƒุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ intelekt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ intelekt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ™บๅŠ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ intelekt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vitsmunir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั‚ะตะปะปะตะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ intellekt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intelecto

Etymology

The word 'intellect' originated from the Latin word 'intellectus', meaning 'understanding' or 'comprehension'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the faculty of reasoning and understanding. Throughout history, the concept of intellect has been central to philosophical debates about the nature of human cognition and consciousness.

See also: intellection, intellectual, intellectually, intellectuals, intelligible.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,143 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.