intellectual
Pertaining to, or performed by, the intellectPertaining to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive.
» Tom is an intellectual.
Том - интеллектуал. — marafon
Том — інтелектуал. — deniko
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5 sensesPertaining to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive.
intellectual powers, activities, etc.
intellektuell, verstandesmäßig
интеллектуа́льныйintellektuálʹnyj, у́мственныйúmstvennyj
Endowed with intellect; having a keen sense of understanding; having the capacity for higher forms of knowledge or thought; characterized by intelligence or cleverness
an intellectual person
Suitable for exercising one's intellect; perceived by the intellect
intellectual employments
appealing to or using the intellect
Relating to the understanding; treating of the mind.
intellectual philosophy, sometimes called "mental" philosophy
(archaic, poetic)Spiritual.
Examples
110 sentencesTom is an intellectual.
Том — інтелектуал. — deniko
ruТом - интеллектуал. — marafon
Do you consider yourself an intellectual?
deBetrachtest du dich als Intellektuellen? — Waldelfe
Wearing glasses makes you look more intellectual.
deEine Brille lässt dich viel klüger aussehen. — Esperantostern
Are you an intellectual?
deBist du ein Intellektueller? — Waldelfe
Tom is intellectual.
Translations
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Origin
From Old French intellectuel, from Latin intellectualis.From Old French intellectuel, from Latin intellectualis.
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Forms
more intellectual, most intellectual| Comparative | more intellectual Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most intellectual Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
6 synonymsAntonyms
2 antonymsWord family
35 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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