intellectuality
Americannoun
plural
intellectualities-
the quality or state of being intellectual.
-
intellectual character or power.
Other Word Forms
- unintellectuality noun
Etymology
Origin of intellectuality
From the Late Latin word intellēctuālitās, dating back to 1605–15. See intellectual, -ity
Example Sentences
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The book’s intellectuality is neatly camouflaged by its impish humor.
From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2021
“She wanted artists to embrace our intellectuality and its fevered origins.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2021
It’s unfortunate that Black Cindy’s narrative is unique, but in the world of prestige dramas and comedies, religion or acts of worship are usually presented as things outside of intellectuality or artistic expression.
From Salon • Jul. 18, 2015
“It was very rewarding, actually, to hear all the European intellectuality laughing out loud,” Mr. Banderas said, “after watching three Czechoslovakian movies that were very profound about the human spirit.”
From New York Times • May 16, 2011
His Self had crawled into this priesthood, into this arrogance, into this intellectuality.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
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