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Intellect

Definition

(formal) The faculty of reasoning, thinking, and understanding, especially as it relates to abstract ideas and complex problems. Often associated with higher-order cognitive abilities such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Typically collocates with: acute, keen, sharp, powerful, and penetrating.

Example Sentences

1The philosopher's intellect was renowned for its ability to dissect complex arguments and expose underlying fallacies.
2Does the rise of artificial intelligence pose a threat to human intellect, or will it augment our cognitive capacities?
3The novelist's keen intellect and mastery of language enabled her to craft a narrative that was both poignant and intellectually stimulating.
4Challenge your intellect by engaging with texts that present opposing viewpoints and encourage critical thinking.
5There is a long-standing debate in the philosophy of mind about the relationship between intellect and emotion, with some arguing that the two are inextricably linked.

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