Intellection: meaning, definitions and examples
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intellection
[ หษชnหtษlษkสษn ]
cognitive process
The action or process of thinking; the exercise of the intellect or mind.
Synonyms
cognition, reasoning, thinking
Examples of usage
- The intellection involved in solving complex mathematical problems is truly remarkable.
- Her intellection on the subject of philosophy is highly regarded by her peers.
intellectual activity
The act or process of understanding; the use of the intellect in a creative or analytical way.
Synonyms
intellectual activity, mental activity, thought process
Examples of usage
- His intellection of the novel's themes added depth to his literary analysis.
- Intellection plays a key role in the process of problem-solving.
Translations
Translations of the word "intellection" in other languages:
๐ต๐น intelecto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Intellekt
๐ฎ๐ฉ intelek
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝัะตะปะตะบั
๐ต๐ฑ intelekt
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅๆง
๐ซ๐ท intellect
๐ช๐ธ intelecto
๐น๐ท entelekt
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ intelekt
๐ธ๐ฐ intelekt
๐จ๐ณ ๆบๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ intelekt
๐ฎ๐ธ vitsmunir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธะฝัะตะปะปะตะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤฤฑllฤฑlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ intelecto
Etymology
The word 'intellection' originated from the Latin word 'intellectio', which means 'understanding' or 'perception'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to refer to the act of thinking or understanding. Over time, 'intellection' has come to be associated with cognitive processes and intellectual activities.
See also: intellect, intellectual, intellectually, intellectuals, intelligible.