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Intellectually: meaning, definitions and examples

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intellectually

 

[ˌɪn.təˈlek.tʃu.ə.li ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

in a intellectual manner

In a way that relates to the intellect or mind; intellectually stimulating or challenging.

Synonyms

cognitively, mentally, rationally.

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Word Description / Examples
intellectually

Describing activities or tasks that require a high degree of thought, reasoning, or understanding. Usually used in an educational or academic setting.

  • The lecture was intellectually stimulating.
  • She prefers reading books that challenge her intellectually.
cognitively

Referring to mental processes such as thinking, knowing, memory, and problem-solving. Often used in psychological or neuroscientific contexts.

  • The test measures cognitive abilities such as memory and reasoning.
  • Children develop cognitively at different rates.
mentally

Relating to the mind or brain, especially concerning emotional well-being or mental health. Can also refer to mental effort.

  • He prepared himself mentally before the big exam.
  • She needs to exercise mentally to keep her brain sharp.
rationally

Describing actions, decisions, or thought processes that are based on logic and reason rather than emotions or feelings. Often used in discussions about decision-making or problem-solving.

  • He tried to approach the problem rationally.
  • Even in a crisis, she managed to think rationally.

Examples of usage

  • He approached the problem intellectually, analyzing every detail.
  • She engaged with the material intellectually, asking insightful questions.
  • The debate was conducted intellectually, with well-reasoned arguments on both sides.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word combines 'intellect', which comes from the Latin 'intellectus' meaning understanding, with the suffix '-ally' indicating the manner of something.
  • First known use was in the late 14th century, originally used in contexts related to thought and reason.

Psychology

  • Intellectual engagement is crucial for cognitive development, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Research shows that intellectually stimulating activities can help protect against cognitive decline as people age.

Education

  • Classrooms that promote intellectual engagement through discussion and debate can lead to deeper understanding of subjects.
  • Intellectually curious students often perform better academically, as they seek to understand concepts rather than memorize facts.

Pop Culture

  • In movies and books, characters portrayed as intellectually gifted often face challenges balancing their intellect with social interactions.
  • Popular media often celebrates intellectual achievements, as seen in films featuring genius characters like those in 'Good Will Hunting' or 'A Beautiful Mind'.

Philosophy

  • Philosophers have long debated what it means to be intellectual and how it relates to wisdom and knowledge.
  • The distinction between being knowledgeable and being wise is often explored in philosophical discussions about intellect.

Translations

Translations of the word "intellectually" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intelectualmente

🇮🇳 बौद्धिक रूप से

🇩🇪 intellektuell

🇮🇩 secara intelektual

🇺🇦 інтелектуально

🇵🇱 intelektualnie

🇯🇵 知的に

🇫🇷 intellectuellement

🇪🇸 intelectualmente

🇹🇷 entelektüel olarak

🇰🇷 지적으로

🇸🇦 عقليًا

🇨🇿 intelektuálně

🇸🇰 intelektuálne

🇨🇳 智力上

🇸🇮 intelektualno

🇮🇸 vitsmunalega

🇰🇿 интеллектуалды түрде

🇬🇪 ინტელექტუალურად

🇦🇿 intellektual olaraq

🇲🇽 intelectualmente

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,285, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.