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- [in-tl-ek-choo-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əˌlɪz əm/
- /ˌɪn.tə.ˈlek.tʃuəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tl-ek-choo-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of intellectualism word
- noun intellectualism devotion to intellectual pursuits. 1
- noun intellectualism the exercise of the intellect. 1
- noun intellectualism excessive emphasis on abstract or intellectual matters, especially with a lack of proper consideration for emotions. 1
- noun intellectualism Philosophy. the doctrine that knowledge is wholly or chiefly derived from pure reason. the belief that reason is the final principle of reality. 1
- noun intellectualism The exercise of the intellect at the expense of the emotions. 1
- noun intellectualism development and exercise of the intellect 0
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Origin of intellectualism
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; intellectual + -ism
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Parts of speech for Intellectualism
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intellectualism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
intellectualism usage trend in Literature
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- what is intellectualism?
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