intellect
noun
in·tel·lect
ˈin-tə-ˌlekt 
1
a
: the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
b
: the capacity for rational or intelligent thought especially when highly developed
2
: a person with great intellectual powers
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
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Despite also being the planet that rules over transportation, Mercury is most often referred to as the planet of intellect.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
This movement made known the intellect and talent of Black people and influenced future movements demanding the equal rights that Black people deserved.
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For those less familiar, here is a quick cheat sheet to the basic facts of each element in the zodiac: air signs are the intellects, water signs are emoters, fire signs are (go figure) fiery, and earth signs are grounded.
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Scholars are selected through an application process designed to identify leadership potential, intellect, and strong character.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
This movement made known the intellect and talent of Black people and influenced future movements demanding the equal rights that Black people deserved.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
For those less familiar, here is a quick cheat sheet to the basic facts of each element in the zodiac: air signs are the intellects, water signs are emoters, fire signs are (go figure) fiery, and earth signs are grounded.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
Scholars are selected through an application process designed to identify leadership potential, intellect, and strong character.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intellect. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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intellect
noun
in·tel·lect
ˈint-ᵊl-ˌekt
1
a
: the power of knowing
b
: the capacity for thought especially when highly developed
2
: a person of notable intellect
Medical Definition
intellect
noun
in·tel·lect
ˈint-ᵊl-ˌekt
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
adverb
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