intellect
Translation
intellect, mind, reason
Examples
He was a man of great intellect.
He was a man of great intellect.
She appealed to his intellect, not his emotions.
She appealed to his intellect, not his emotions.
Grammar Patterns
a person of ((great/etc.)) intellect a person with a strong ability to think and understand He was a man of great intellect.
to appeal to ((sb.'s)) intellect to try to persuade someone using logic and reason She appealed to his intellect, not his emotions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mind, reason, understanding, intelligence
Etymology
From Latin 'intellectus' meaning 'understanding', from 'intelligere' meaning 'to understand'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'intellect' with 'intellectual', a person who uses their mind. It's the power of the mind itself.