Intellectual

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.təˈlɛk.tʃu.əl/

Definitions of intellectual

noun a person who is highly educated or has an exceptional intellect

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a smart intellectual.

A2 She is known for her intellectual pursuits.

B1 The intellectual discussed various philosophical theories.

B2 The panel of intellectuals debated the future of technology.

C1 The intellectual community gathered to share their research findings.

C2 He was revered as one of the greatest intellectuals of his time.

adjective relating to the intellect or mental capacity

Example Sentences

A1 She is a smart and intellectual girl.

A2 The book club discussed some intellectual topics.

B1 He enjoys engaging in intellectual debates with his peers.

B2 The professor's lectures were intellectually stimulating.

C1 The conference was attended by many intellectual luminaries.

C2 Her intellectual prowess is unmatched in the field of neuroscience.

Examples of intellectual in a Sentence

formal She is known for her intellectual pursuits in the field of philosophy.

informal He's a really smart guy, always talking about intellectual stuff.

slang That book is so deep, it's like on a whole other intellectual level.

figurative The artist's work is intellectually stimulating, provoking deep thoughts and reflection.

Grammatical Forms of intellectual

• past tense: intellectualized
• plural: intellectuals
• comparative: more intellectual
• superlative: most intellectual
• present tense: intellectualizes
• future tense: will intellectualize
• perfect tense: has intellectualized
• continuous tense: is intellectualizing
• singular: intellectual
• positive degree: intellectual
• infinitive: to intellectualize
• gerund: intellectualizing
• participle: intellectualized

Origin and Evolution of intellectual

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intellectual' originated from the Latin word 'intellectus', which means 'understanding' or 'comprehension'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to describe someone who is intelligent or has a high level of mental capacity, the term 'intellectual' has evolved to also encompass individuals who are involved in activities related to the pursuit of knowledge and critical thinking, such as academics, writers, and philosophers.