intellectual

• Den Intellekt betreffend, auf dem Verstand oder der Fähigkeit beruhend, komplexe Ideen zu denken und zu verstehen; auch: geistig, verstandesmäßig, auf gedanklicher Ebene.

Relating to the intellect or the ability to think and understand complex ideas.

1. Relating to the mind or intellectB2formal

   Involving or requiring the use of the intellect; mental rather than physical.

   Intellektuell

   • She enjoys intellectual conversations about philosophy.
   • The puzzle requires a high level of intellectual effort.
   • His intellectual curiosity led him to study many subjects.

   Synonymeabstractcerebralconceptualmentalpsychologicalrationaltheoretical

   Antonymephysical

2. Highly intelligent or educatedB2formal

   Having or showing a high level of intelligence or education.

   Intellektuell

   • He is known as an intellectual leader in his field.
   • The conference attracted many intellectual minds.
   • Her intellectual approach to the problem impressed everyone.

   Synonymeeruditeknowledgeablelearnedscholarly

   Antonymeignorantstupidunintelligent

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die sich mit kritischem Denken, Forschung und Reflexion über die Natur der Wirklichkeit, der Gesellschaft und der Kultur befasst, oft im Zusammenhang mit akademischer oder künstlerischer Tätigkeit.

A noun referring to a person who engages in critical thinking, research, and reflection about the nature of reality, society, and culture, often associated with academic or artistic pursuits.

1. Person engaged in critical thinkingB2formal

   A person who engages in critical study, thought, and reflection about the nature of reality, society, and culture.

   Intellektueller

   • The university invited several intellectuals to speak at the conference.
   • He is considered one of the leading intellectuals of his generation.
   • Intellectuals often challenge societal norms through their work.

   Synonymeacademicbraineggheadphilosophersagescholarthinker

2. Person of high intelligenceB2formal

   A person with a highly developed intellect, often associated with academic or scholarly pursuits.

   Intellektueller

   • She is an intellectual who writes extensively on philosophy.
   • The salon was filled with intellectuals debating politics.
   • Many intellectuals contributed to the development of modern science.

   Synonymebookwormbraineggheadgeniusintellectsagesavantscholarthinker