Intellectual
Example: Intellectual processes involve reasoning and analysis
Definition
"Intellectual" as a noun refers to a person who engages in critical thinking, reasoning, and analysis, often involved in academic, artistic, or philosophical activities. Intellectuals are known for valuing knowledge, ideas, and mental pursuits over physical or practical matters.
Etymology
The word "intellectual" comes from the Latin 'intellectus,' meaning understanding or perception. It evolved through Old French into English, originally referring to the ability to think and reason. Did you know that "intellectual" was first used in English in the late 15th century to describe mental faculties?
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"Intellectual" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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