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intellectually

in·tel·lec·tu·al
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-tl-ek-choo-uh l]
    • /ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əl/
    • /ˌɪn.təlˈek.tju.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-tl-ek-choo-uh l]
    • /ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əl/

Definitions of intellectually word

  • adjective intellectually appealing to or engaging the intellect: intellectual pursuits. 1
  • adjective intellectually of or relating to the intellect or its use: intellectual powers. 1
  • adjective intellectually possessing or showing intellect or mental capacity, especially to a high degree: an intellectual person. 1
  • adjective intellectually guided or developed by or relying on the intellect rather than upon emotions or feelings; rational. 1
  • adjective intellectually characterized by or suggesting a predominance of intellect: an intellectual way of speaking. 1
  • noun intellectually a person of superior intellect. 1

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Origin of intellectually

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 Intellectually

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

intellectually 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.
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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Synonyms for intellectually

adv intellectually

  • reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
  • rationally — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
  • logically — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
  • shrewdly — astute or sharp in practical matters: a shrewd politician.
  • wisely — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.

adverb intellectually

  • intelligently — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
  • cerebrally — Anatomy, Zoology. of or relating to the cerebrum or the brain.
  • mentally — in or with the mind or intellect; intellectually.
  • academically — in relation to an academy
  • cleverly — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.

Antonyms for intellectually

adv intellectually

  • foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
  • stupidly — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
  • badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
  • unintelligence — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.

adverb intellectually

  • emotionally — In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.
  • foolishly — In an unwise manner; stupidly.

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