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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIntellekt
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɪn.tɛ.lɛkt
"Ihr Intellekt ist bemerkenswert."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract or academic matters.
"Her intellect was evident in the way she solved complex problems." - 2
A person possessing a highly developed intellect.
"He was regarded as one of the greatest intellects of his time."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'intellect' originates from the Latin 'intellectus', which means 'understanding' or 'perception'. It evolved through Middle English, influenced by Old French 'intellect', reflecting the development of philosophical thought during the medieval period.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Intellect" is said worldwide
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Intellect
Transliteration: ɛ̃.tɛ.lɛkt
"Son intellect est impressionnant."
Intellekt
Transliteration: ɪn.tɛ.lɛkt
"Ihr Intellekt ist bemerkenswert."
Intelletto
Transliteration: in.telˈlet.to
"Il suo intelletto è straordinario."
Intelecto
Transliteration: in.teˈlek.to
"Su intelecto es impresionante."
Intelecto
Transliteration: in.teˈlɛk.tu
"Seu intelecto é admirável."
बुद्धि
Transliteration: buddhi
"उसकी बुद्धि अद्भुत है।"
智力
Transliteration: zhìlì
"她的智力令人印象深刻。"
지능
Transliteration: jineung
"그녀의 지능은 놀랍습니다."
知性
Transliteration: chisei
"彼女の知性は素晴らしいです。"
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