intellectual
[ in-tl-ek-choo-uhl ]
/ ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əl /
adjective
noun
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Origin of intellectual
synonym study for intellectual
3. See intelligent.
OTHER WORDS FROM intellectual
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH intellectual
intelligent, intellectual (see synonym study at intelligent)Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for intellectual
intellectual
/ (ˌɪntɪˈlɛktʃʊəl) /
adjective
of or relating to the intellect, as opposed to the emotions
appealing to or characteristic of people with a developed intellectintellectual literature
expressing or enjoying mental activity
noun
a person who enjoys mental activity and has highly developed tastes in art, literature, etc
a person who uses or works with his intellect
a highly intelligent person
Derived forms of intellectual
intellectuality or intellectualness, nounintellectually, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Cultural definitions for intellectual
intellectual
A person who engages in academic study or critical evaluation of ideas and issues. (See intelligentsia.)
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