intellect

• Nom désignant la faculté de raisonner, de comprendre et de penser de manière abstraite, incluant les connaissances, les capacités mentales et l'aptitude à prendre des décisions rationnelles. Peut aussi désigner une personne dotée de capacités intellectuelles exceptionnelles ou d'une pensée créative.

A noun referring to the faculty of reasoning, understanding, and thinking abstractly, encompassing knowledge, mental capacity, and the ability to make rational judgments. It can also denote a person of notable mental ability or creative thought.

1. Knowledge and intellectual abilityB2formal

   The faculty of reasoning, understanding, and thinking; the capacity for knowledge and intellectual activity.

   Intellect (faculté de connaissance)

   • Her intellect is widely respected in academic circles.
   • He has a sharp intellect and can solve complex problems quickly.
   • The book challenges the reader's intellect with its deep philosophical ideas.

   Synonymesbrainpowercognitionintelligencementalitymindreasonunderstandingwit

2. Capacity for rational thoughtB2formal

   The ability to think logically, make inferences, and discriminate between ideas.

   capacité de raisonnement

   • Human intellect distinguishes us from other animals.
   • She used her intellect to analyze the data and draw conclusions.
   • The debate required a high level of intellect to follow the arguments.

   Synonymesbraincognitioncomprehensionintelligencejudgmentmentalitymindrationalityreasonunderstanding

3. A person who uses the mind creativelyC1formal

   A person of great intellectual ability, especially one who is engaged in creative or scholarly work.

   intellectuel créateur

   • He is one of the leading intellects of our time.
   • The conference brought together intellects from various fields.
   • She is a brilliant intellect whose work has influenced many.

   Synonymesbraineggheadgeniusintellectualmindsagescholarthinker