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

  • (..) - Yeah. Right there! Don't move! Drop your weapons. Tobias Eaton. And you, Beatrice. I thought it was intellect I was sensing in you. Maybe you're not as smart as you think you are. Why are you attacking all these innocent people? (..)
    2014 Divergent