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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Words related to intellectuality

intuition, ability, genius, intelligence, acumen, savvy, judgment, thought, head, perception, talent, power, consciousness, brain, attention, mentality, soul, intellect, psyche, imagination

Words nearby intellectuality

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

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

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Examples 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