nous

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A noun referring to practical intelligence, common sense, or the faculty of reason and intellect responsible for thoughts and feelings.

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1. Common sense B2 informal british

   Practical intelligence and good judgment in everyday matters.

   • He doesn't have the nous to invest wisely.
   • You need a bit of nous to handle this situation.
   • She showed great nous by avoiding the traffic jam.

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   المرادفات: astutenesscommon sensegumptionhorse sensejudgmentsavvyshrewdnesswit

   الأضداد: absurdityfollyfoolishnessnonsensestupidity

2. Intellect or reason C2 formal

   The faculty of reason or understanding; the mind or intellect.

   • In philosophy, nous is often contrasted with mere perception.
   • The ancient Greeks believed nous was the highest form of knowledge.
   • He appealed to the nous of the audience rather than their emotions.

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   المرادفات: acumenbraincommon senseintellectintelligencemindreasonsagacitysenseunderstandingwit

• nouses plural form
• nouses' possessive plural form
• nous's possessive singular form