Intellect Definition
ĭntl-ĕkt
noun
The ability to reason or understand or to perceive relationships, differences, etc.; power of thought; mind.
Webster's New World
Great mental ability; high intelligence.
Webster's New World
A mind or intelligence, esp. a superior one.
Webster's New World
Minds or intelligent persons, collectively.
Webster's New World
A person of high intelligence.
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Other Word Forms of Intellect
Noun
Singular:
intellect
Plural:
intellectsOrigin of Intellect
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From Latin intellēctus (“understanding, intellect”), perfect passive participle of intellegō (“understand; reason”), from inter (“between, among”) + legō (“read”), with connotation of bind.
From Wiktionary
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Middle English from Old French intellecte from Latin intellēctus perception from past participle of intellegere to perceive intelligent
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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