intellectual
Pronunciation: /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/
The English word “intellectual” has 7 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Pertaining to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive.
- Endowed with intellect; having a keen sense of understanding; having the capacity for higher forms of knowledge or thought; characterized by intelligence or cleverness
- Suitable for exercising one's intellect; perceived by the intellect
- Relating to the understanding; treating of the mind.
- Spiritual.
noun
- An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.
- The intellect or understanding; mental powers or faculties.
Etymology
From Old French intellectuel, from Latin intellectualis.
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