Intellectueel
Example: Zijn intellectuele benadering van het probleem was zeer verfrissend.
Definition
"Intellectueel" describes someone or something related to the intellect, often characterized by a high level of mental capacity, thoughtful reasoning, or academic interests. For example, in the phrase 'Zijn intellectuele benadering van het probleem was zeer verfrissend,' it refers to a thoughtful and insightful approach to a problem.
Etymology
The word "intellectueel" comes from the Latin 'intellectus,' meaning understanding or perception. It entered Dutch through French 'intellectuel,' reflecting the idea of mental ability and thoughtful capacity. Did you know that the root 'intellect' literally means 'to choose between,' highlighting the mental process of discerning and understanding?
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"Intellectueel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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