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- [in-tl-ekt]
- /ˈɪn tlˌɛkt/
- /ˈɪn.təl.ekt/
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- [in-tl-ekt]
- /ˈɪn tlˌɛkt/
Definitions of intellect word
- noun intellect the power or faculty of the mind by which one knows or understands, as distinguished from that by which one feels and that by which one wills; the understanding; the faculty of thinking and acquiring knowledge. 1
- noun intellect capacity for thinking and acquiring knowledge, especially of a high or complex order; mental capacity. 1
- noun intellect a particular mind or intelligence, especially of a high order. 1
- noun intellect a person possessing a great capacity for thought and knowledge. 1
- noun intellect minds collectively, as of a number of persons or the persons themselves. 1
- noun intellect The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract or academic matters. 1
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Origin of intellect
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin intellēctus, equivalent to intelleg(ere) to understand + -tus suffix of v. action; see intelligent
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Parts of speech for Intellect
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intellect popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intellect
noun intellect
- intuition — direct perception of truth, fact, etc., independent of any reasoning process; immediate apprehension.
- ability — Your ability to do something is the fact that you can do it.
- genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
- intelligence — capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.
- acumen — keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a situation; shrewdness
Antonyms for intellect
noun intellect
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- inanity — lack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness.
- physicality — the physical attributes of a person, especially when overdeveloped or overemphasized.
- disbelief — the inability or refusal to believe or to accept something as true.
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