intellect
noun
in·tel·lect
ˈin-tə-ˌlekt 
1
a
: the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
b
: the capacity for rational or intelligent thought especially when highly developed
2
: a person with great intellectual powers
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She is a woman of superior intellect.
She has a sharp intellect.
We were required to read a book every week in order to develop our intellects.
music that appeals to the intellect while still satisfying the emotions
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Hubert began gifting his fellow Orc with temporary intellect, which nearly caused an uprising amongst his clansmen.
—Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Described as a little boy who rarely smiled, Corcoran was a mediocre student whose intellect exceeded his achievements.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
The wizard wants to steal the voices and intellect of the animals, rendering them unable to think for themselves and rise up against him.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 22 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for intellect
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intellect. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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intellect
noun
in·tel·lect
ˈint-ᵊl-ˌekt
1
a
: the power of knowing
b
: the capacity for thought especially when highly developed
2
: a person of notable intellect
Medical Definition
intellect
noun
in·tel·lect
ˈint-ᵊl-ˌekt
1
: the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
2
: the capacity for rational or intelligent thought
intellectually
adverb
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