intellect
nounmasculineformal/ĩtɨˈlɛtu/medium
in·te·lec·to
Definition
The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract matters.
She is a person of considerable intellect and wisdom.
The book appeals to both the emotions and the intellect.
Common collocations
human intellectsharp intellectpower of intellect
Etymology
Do latim 'intellectus'.