intellect
/ˈɪntəlɛkt/
noun
- The ability to think, reason, and understand ideas, especially in a deep or complex way.
- Reading challenging books can help develop your intellect.
- Great leaders use both intellect and empathy to make decisions.
- She has a sharp intellect and solves puzzles quickly.
- A person with highly developed mental abilities; a very intelligent person.
- He was known as a brilliant intellect in the field of philosophy.
- The conference brought together some of the finest intellects in science.
- Many young intellects are drawn to careers in technology.
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