intellection

noun

ˌin-tə-ˈlek-shən How to pronounce intellection (audio)
Definition of intellectionnext
1
as in thought
something imagined or pictured in the mind notebooks filled with his intellections on an amazing array of topics

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2
as in reasoning
the thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems ever since Descartes famously declared, "I think, therefore I am," people have tended to regard acts of conscious intellection as proof of their own existence

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Recent Examples of intellection Texture, depth and grainy intellection are absent. — Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026 Despite appearances to the contrary—the swirling sentences, the feverish intellection—there is nothing hermetic about Krasznahorkai’s work, both old and new, which squarely faces contemporary European reality and its perils, including the tortured dynamics of settlement, movement, and identity. — James Wood, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2025 Tennant always brought his own intellection to Disco’s throbbing hedonism yet was hedonistic nonetheless, perfecting a musical idiom that his forerunner Noel Coward was too early to enjoy. — Armond White, National Review, 10 May 2024 The school board’s legal counsel thought the book could be in conflict with a recent state intellection freedom rule, and recommended it be removed from circulation, according to a spokeswoman. — Tcrain, al, 26 Jan. 2023 There is pleasant cohesion to his body of work, with its blend of bookish intellection and breezy verbal humor. — The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2021 This is a big spread, in other words, an ambitious platter of intellection and emotion. — Dwight Garner, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellection
  1. thought
  2. reasoning
  3. conception
  4. logic
  5. idea
  6. reason
  7. concept
  8. notion
Noun
  • Several intriguing pieces were concrete head bolsters, where participants could lay their heads and conjure up thoughts of concrete.
    — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Several spoke movingly about the impact the programs had on their lives and their autonomy, like Debbie Shaffer, whose thoughts were shared with the assistance of Ruth Grobe, who read from a prepared statement.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of thought
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  • The board remains responsible for its decision, allowing the reasoning behind the concern to remain available for future scrutiny.
    — Asif Menghrani, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The approach is intended to reduce the need to use a high-reasoning model for every step of a development workflow, potentially lowering costs while maintaining performance.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of reasoning
Noun
  • In this conception of macroeconomics, the economy consists of a massive input-output table where every cell in the matrix is a sector that consumes other cells’ outputs and provides inputs to other producers.
    — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Perspective Films also offers guidance at every step of the filmmaking process from conception to release.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of conception
Noun
  • The lapses in logic, clear mistakes, and often inexplicable justifications from committee chairman Hunter Yurachek during his post-release interview only served to make the poll appear worse.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • But later, when the bull reappeared, again drawn by Jason’s calls, that logic flew out the window.
    — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of logic
Noun
  • The old highland idea of besa—that a house belongs not only to its owner, but to God and to the guest—is coming to life before my eyes.
    — Amber Dunlap, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2026
  • But whether those ideas pan out hinges on the Loop passing the design and construction process with few holdups.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of idea
Noun
  • Officials, for example, have not explained whether Young’s administrative leave was related to allegations against him personally, his supervisory responsibilities or another reason.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Catalan capital has been a popular destination for decades, and with good reason.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of reason
Noun
  • Boise and Meridian’s restaurant scene is shifting fast, with new concepts arriving and familiar spots changing shape.
    — Michael Deeds. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Anyone who follows Florida news knows that the concept of open government isn’t just under threat in this state; it’s being aggressively attacked.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of concept
Noun
  • Some progressive members of the Illinois delegation pushed back on the notion that the results of the midterms were more of a rejection of Trump than an embrace of Democrats and their policies.
    — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • That brought closer to reality the once-unthinkable notion that the ANC that led South Africa out of the white minority rule of apartheid and delivered freedom in 1994 under Mandela might one day not be its biggest party.
    — Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of notion

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“Intellection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellection. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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