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intellectuality

[ in-tl-ek-choo-al-i-tee ]

/ ˌɪn tlˌɛk tʃuˈæl ɪ ti /

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noun, plural in·tel·lec·tu·al·i·ties.

the quality or state of being intellectual.

intellectual character or power.

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Origin of intellectuality

From the Late Latin word intellēctuālitās, dating back to 1605–15. See intellectual, -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM intellectuality

un·in·tel·lec·tu·al·i·ty, noun

Words nearby intellectuality

intellective, intellectronics, intellectual, intellectual property, intellectualism, intellectuality, intellectualization, intellectualize, intellectually handicapped, intelligence, intelligence agency

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Example sentences from the Web for intellectuality

Probably this is due to the long association of intellectuality and science with heresy.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature|Moncure Daniel Conway
Maurice thought of him at that moment as a sort of monster of intellectuality, terrifying and repellent.
The Call of the Blood|Robert Smythe Hichens
Her salon was one of suitors rather than of intellectuality or harmless sociability.
Women of Modern France (Illustrated)|Hugo Paul Thieme (1870-1940)
But Larry could not miss the intellectuality marking his heavy-jowled face; the keenness of his dark-eyed gaze.
Astounding Stories, June, 1931|Various

It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.
The Mystery Girl|Carolyn Wells

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