Nonintellectual

Pronunciation: /ˌnɑnˌɪnˌtɛlˈɛkʧuəl/

Definitions of nonintellectual

adjective describing someone or something that lacks intellectual qualities or interests

Example Sentences

A1 She preferred nonintellectual activities like watching reality TV shows.

A2 The book club focused on nonintellectual novels that were easy to read.

B1 The museum offered a variety of nonintellectual exhibits that appealed to a wider audience.

B2 The debate team avoided nonintellectual arguments and focused on logical reasoning.

C1 The professor dismissed the nonintellectual approach to the topic and encouraged deeper analysis.

C2 The conference featured a panel discussion on the importance of balancing intellectual and nonintellectual pursuits.

Examples of nonintellectual in a Sentence

formal The nonintellectual aspects of the project were just as important as the intellectual ones.

informal She preferred to engage in nonintellectual activities like watching movies or going for a walk.

slang I'm not really into all that nonintellectual stuff, I'd rather read a book or something.

figurative His mind was like a sponge for intellectual knowledge, but a sieve for nonintellectual information.

Grammatical Forms of nonintellectual

• past tense: nonintellectualized
• plural: nonintellectuals
• comparative: more nonintellectual
• superlative: most nonintellectual
• present tense: nonintellectualizes
• future tense: will nonintellectualize
• perfect tense: has nonintellectualized
• continuous tense: is nonintellectualizing
• singular: nonintellectual
• positive degree: nonintellectual
• infinitive: to nonintellectualize
• gerund: nonintellectualizing
• participle: nonintellectualized

Origin and Evolution of nonintellectual

First Known Use: 1829 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nonintellectual' is derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and the word 'intellectual' which refers to someone who is highly educated or has a deep understanding of complex ideas.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone or something that lacks intellectual qualities or is not related to intellectual pursuits, the word 'nonintellectual' has evolved to also refer to activities, discussions, or individuals that are not focused on intellectual or academic matters.