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intellect

nounmasculineformalcommon/ĩtɨˈlɛtu/in·te·lec·to

Definition

1

The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract matters.

Usage examples

“She is a person of considerable intellect and wisdom.”
“The book appeals to both the emotions and the intellect.”

Common combinations

human intellectsharp intellectpower of intellect