intellectualism
Translation
intellectualism
Examples
His writing is marked by a certain intellectualism.
His writing is marked by a certain intellectualism.
Grammar Patterns
intellectualism devotion to the intellect She was accused of excessive intellectualism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rationalism, scholasticism
Etymology
From 'intellectual' plus the suffix '-ism', which denotes a belief or doctrine.
Memory Tips
The '-ism' ending often refers to a philosophy. So, intellectualism is a belief in or devotion to the intellect.