Definitions
Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at intellect.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Intellect.
Examples
-
The particular intellect, though all-embracing, is a partial thing, and the collective Intellect and its various manifestations [all the particular intellects] are in actuality parts of that part.
The Six Enneads. Plotinus 1952
-
The soul of man, embracing reason and intellect, is thus seen to be a divine emanation, being related to the universal soul and Intellect.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy Isaac Husik 1907
-
Collective Intellect is pitching the idea to hedge funds, Wolters says.
When Will Computers Be Able to Outpick the Stock Analysts? | Impact Lab 2007
-
But the Intellect is merely the foundation of existence, as created by the One.
Archive 2006-11-01 Matthew Guerrieri 2006
-
But the Intellect is merely the foundation of existence, as created by the One.
Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo Matthew Guerrieri 2006
-
Intellect is also existent in an embryonic stage, but still mind is inferior to instinct.
-
Webster defines the word Intellect as follows: The part or faculty of the human soul by which it knows, as distinguished from the power to feel and to will; the thinking faculty; the understanding.
A Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga William Walker Atkinson 1897
-
"Intellect" - I don't know whether this is a Brit/US distinction, or just something I picked up myself along the way.
Miss Snark reviews my synopsis Carla 2006
-
Thus, reason should endeavor to elevate itself to the level of the Intellect, which is distinguished by a much higher degree of unity than the mere ordinary use of reason is capable of.
Porphyry Emilsson, Eyjólfur 2005
-
Thus we have here one identical Principle, the Intellect, which is the universe of authentic beings, the Truth: as such it is a great god or, better, not a god among gods but the Godhead entire.
The Six Enneads. Plotinus 1952
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.