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
Examples of intellect in a Sentence
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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Many of those qualities go beyond their intellect and technical aptitude, extending into emotions and attitudes.
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Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole truth and knowledge.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
But Corcoran seemed to struggle despite his intellect.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole truth and knowledge.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
But Corcoran seemed to struggle despite his intellect.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intellect. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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