intellect — the ability to think and understand ideas and information
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to think and understand ideas and information
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntəlekt/
Example Sentences
- My GPS has more intellect than me when I'm trying to find a parking spot.
- Einstein's intellect revolutionized our understanding of physics.
- He relied more on his intellect than his emotions when making decisions.
intellect
NOUN[/ˈɪntəlekt/]
the ability to think and understand ideas and information
Her intellect helped solve the difficult problem.
Great intellect often leads to great discoveries. (INTEL + THINK = INTELLECT → the power to think and understand deeply)
Intellect reflects, connects, and solves.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin intellectus, the past participle of intelligere, meaning 'to understand' or 'to perceive.' The root combines inter- (between) and legere (to choose/read), literally suggesting the act of selecting or discerning among multiple options—conceptualized as the mental faculty of choosing the correct understanding from available information.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + legere (to choose, read, gather) = intelligere (to understand); intellectus is the past participle form denoting the faculty or act of understanding itself.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My GPS has more intellect than me when I'm trying to find a parking spot.”
“Einstein's intellect revolutionized our understanding of physics.”
“He relied more on his intellect than his emotions when making decisions.”
“My cat shows remarkable intellect when it comes to opening treat containers.”
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