intellect

C1
Pronunciation
/ˈɪntəlɛkt/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty (uncountable)

Example Sentences
  • Intellect is one of man's greatest powers.
2 Definition

The capacity of that faculty (in a particular person) (uncountable)

Example Sentences
  • They were chosen because of their outstanding intellect.
3 Definition

A person who has that faculty to a great degree

Example Sentences
  • Some of the world's leading intellects were meeting there.