What does intellect mean?
Intellect means (uncountable) The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty..
Intellect
/ˈɪntəlɛkt/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty.
- (uncountable) The capacity of that faculty (in a particular person).
- A person who has that faculty to a great degree.
Example Sentences
Intellect is one of man's greatest powers.
They were chosen because of their outstanding intellect.
Arms of stripes and shirts of checks / You had a very nice intellect
Some of the world's leading intellects were meeting there.
Synonyms for intellect
Antonyms for intellect
Related Words
Word Forms
- intellects
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for intellect?
Common synonyms include brain, brains, cleverness, head.
What is the opposite of intellect?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use intellect in a sentence?
Intellect is one of man's greatest powers.
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