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intellectual

UK
/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl/
US
/ˌɪntəˈlɛkʧuəl/

Translations

intellectualnoun
intellectuals
pl
UK
/ˌɪn.təˈlɛk.tʃu.əl/
US
/ˌɪn.təˈlɛk.tʃu.əl/
intellectuelAu sens de personne ayant des activités intellectuelles ; le féminin est intellectuelle.
The intellectual spoke at the conference.
L’intellectuel a pris la parole à la conférence.
intellectuelleForme féminine du nom.
The intellectual wrote an essay on social justice.
L’intellectuelle a écrit un essai sur la justice sociale.
Synonyms
scholar
thinker
intellect
academic
brain
philosopher
sage
erudite
intellectualadjective
more intellectual
Comp.
most intellectual
Super.
UK
/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl/
US
/ˌɪntəˈlɛkʧuəl/
intellectuelRelatif à l’intellect, à l’activité de l’esprit ou aux études sérieuses.
She enjoys intellectual debates about philosophy.
Elle aime les débats intellectuels sur la philosophie.
Additional translations
cérébralEmployé pour insister sur l’activité mentale ou l’abstraction.
intelligentRendu possible dans le sens de « doté d’une grande capacité mentale ».
Synonyms
cerebral
mental
thoughtful
erudite
scholarly
academic
brainy
wise
Antonyms
unintelligent
ignorant

Definitions

intellectualnoun
A person possessing a highly developed intellect, often involved in activities that require deep thinking and reasoning.
The conference was attended by many intellectuals from various fields of study.
A person who engages in critical study, thought, and reflection about the reality of society, and proposes solutions for the normative problems of society.
As an intellectual, she often wrote essays on social justice and equality.
intellectualadjective
Relating to the intellect or its use.
The conference was an intellectual gathering of scholars and researchers.
Possessing a high degree of intelligence or mental capacity.
She is known for her intellectual prowess and insightful analyses.
Involving serious study and thought.
The book club focuses on intellectual discussions about classic literature.
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