intellectuality
[in-tl-ek-choo-al-i-tee]
- the quality or state of being intellectual.
- intellectual character or power.
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Origin of intellectuality
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Historical Examples
He noted, for the first time, the keen alertness and intellectuality of the other's face.
The Shrieking PitArthur J. Rees
Our men are too worldly and sensual in their intellectuality.
Aims and Aids for Girls and Young WomenGeorge Sumner Weaver
Her countenance was alike expressive of intellectuality and strong passions.
Wagner, the Wehr-WolfGeorge W. M. Reynolds
He has neither the gravity of the first, nor yet the intellectuality of the second.
The Young VoyageursMayne Reid
The poet has transferred to them too much of his own intellectuality.
Studies of Contemporary PoetsMary C. Sturgeon
Word Origin and History for intellectuality
n.
mid-15c., "the part of the mind which understands; understanding, intellect;" from Old French intellectualité and directly from Late Latin intellectualitas, from Latin intellectualis (see intellectual).
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