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Antonyms for intellectual

Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : in-tl-ek-choo-uhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əl


Definition of intellectual

Origin :
  • late 14c., "grasped by the understanding" (rather than by the senses), from Old French intellectuel and directly from Latin intellectualis "relating to the understanding," from intellectus "discernment, understanding," from past participle stem of intelligere "to understand, discern" (see intelligence). Intellectual property attested from 1845. Other adjective formations included intellective (late 15c.), intellectile (1670s).
  • adj very smart
  • noun very smart person
Example sentences :
  • He glories also in the intellectual pre-eminence of his country.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • You will see the best-made young fellow in the world, and the most intellectual.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • It is required from you to give proofs of intellectual energy and ability.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The place was well known to tolerant and intellectual society.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Above this were the four "Intellectual Levels," on one of which I, as a chemist had my abode.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • Not less importance was attached to physical education than to intellectual and moral.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • This was his first intellectual stride towards the future Edison.
  • Extract from : « Life: Its True Genesis » by R. W. Wright
  • For in intellectual perfection the highest good should consist.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part I] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • Precocity is sometimes a symptom of disease rather than of intellectual vigour.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • Sir Philip Jocelyn was not what is usually called an intellectual man.
  • Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

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