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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or having to do with the intellect.
I had a good intellectual discussion with my brilliant friends.- synonyms:
- mental, rational
- antonyms:
- physical
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| definition 2: |
being very smart.
The intellectual students are starting a reading and discussion group.- synonyms:
- intelligent, profound
- antonyms:
- stupid
- similar words:
- brilliant, clever, ingenious, smart
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| related words: |
abstract, academic, bright, intelligent, rational |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person of great intellect, often considered to be one of a group or class of such people.
He comes from a family of intellectuals who love learning.- antonyms:
- dunce
- similar words:
- academic, philosopher, scholar
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| related words: |
doctor, genius |
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| derivations: |
intellectually (adv.), intellectuality (n.) |
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