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- [in-tl-ek-choo-uh l]
- /ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əl/
- /ˌɪn.təlˈek.tju.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tl-ek-choo-uh l]
- /ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əl/
Definitions of intellectual word
- adjective intellectual appealing to or engaging the intellect: intellectual pursuits. 1
- adjective intellectual of or relating to the intellect or its use: intellectual powers. 1
- adjective intellectual possessing or showing intellect or mental capacity, especially to a high degree: an intellectual person. 1
- adjective intellectual guided or developed by or relying on the intellect rather than upon emotions or feelings; rational. 1
- adjective intellectual characterized by or suggesting a predominance of intellect: an intellectual way of speaking. 1
- noun intellectual a person of superior intellect. 1
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Origin of intellectual
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin intellēctuālis, equivalent to intellēctu-, stem of intellēctus intellect + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Intellectual
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intellectual popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intellectual
noun intellectual
- scholar — a learned or erudite person, especially one who has profound knowledge of a particular subject.
- pundit — a learned person, expert, or authority.
- doctor — a person licensed to practice medicine, as a physician, surgeon, dentist, or veterinarian.
- philosopher — a person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and other related fields.
- academic — Academic is used to describe things that relate to the work done in schools, colleges, and universities, especially work which involves studying and reasoning rather than practical or technical skills.
adjective intellectual
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- knowledgeable — possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.
- rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- cerebral — If you describe someone or something as cerebral, you mean that they are intellectual rather than emotional.
Antonyms for intellectual
noun intellectual
adjective intellectual
- body — Your body is all your physical parts, including your head, arms, and legs.
- physical — of or relating to the body: physical exercise.
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
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