intellect

Definition

  • noun: the ability to think in a logical way
  • noun: the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will
  • synonyms: intelligence, thinker, mind

Examples

  • He's recognized as one of the greatest 'intellects' [='minds'] currently working in this field.

  • We were required to read a book every week in order to develop our 'intellects'.

  • music that appeals to the 'intellect' while still satisfying the emotions

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Some place in between. They called it automatic art. Let's make this like okay? Engage intellect. Excuse me? I'm Kirk. Your head's the warp drive. Engage intellect. What if Pollock had (..)
    2014 Ex Machina
  • (..) or both. And to be honest, Caleb, you're starting to annoy me now, because this is your insecurity talking. This is not your intellect. Come with me. You know this guy, right? Jackson Pollock. Jackson Pollock. (..)
    2014 Ex Machina