intellect

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/, SAMPA: /"In.t@.lekt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/, SAMPA: /"In.t@.lekt/

• Audio (US)

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• Hyphenation: in‧tel‧lect

Noun

Singular intellect

Plural intellects

1. (uncountable) Your intellect is your ability to think and understand ideas at a high level of complexity.

   She is admired for her sharp intellect and quick understanding of complex issues.

2. (countable) An intellect is a person who is good at thinking, studying, and reflecting on ideas.

   The conference was a gathering of some of the greatest intellects in the field of philosophy.

Related words

• intellectual
• intellectualism
• intellectualize