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intellectual

/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl/

/ˌɪntəˈlɛkʧuəl/

intellectualnoun

intellectuals

/ˌɪn.təˈlɛk.tʃu.əl/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

intellectualadjective

more intellectual

Comp.

most intellectual

Super.

/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl/

/ˌɪntəˈlɛkʧuəl/

Translations

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 ».

Definitions

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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