Definition of intellect
1a : the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledgeb : the capacity for rational or intelligent thought especially when highly developed
2 : a person with great intellectual powers
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Examples of intellect in a Sentence
She is a woman of superior intellect.
She has a sharp intellect.
We were required to read a book every week in order to develop our intellects.
music that appeals to the intellect while still satisfying the emotions
Origin and Etymology of intellect
Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin intellectus, from intellegere to understand — more at intelligent
First Known Use: 14th century
Other Psychology Terms
INTELLECT Defined for English Language Learners
intellect
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: the ability to think in a logical way
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: a very smart person : a person whose intellect is well developed
INTELLECT Defined for Kids
intellect
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1 : the ability to think and understand She has a superior intellect.
2 : a person with great powers of thinking and reasoning
Medical Dictionary
intellect
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1: the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
2: the capacity for rational or intelligent thought
intellectually
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