"intellect" meaning in English

See intellect in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/ [UK], /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/ [US] Audio: en-us-intellect.ogg [US] Forms: intellect, intellects [plural]
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  1. Your intellect is your ability to think and understand ideas at a high level of complexity.
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  2. An intellect is a person who is good at thinking, studying, and reflecting on ideas.
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