intellectual

Intellectual is defined as someone or something that is rational rather than emotional.

(adjective)

An example of intellectual is consulting a financial advisor about credit debt.

The definition of an intellectual is a person more interested in logic rather than feelings.

(noun)

An example of intellectual is a scientist.

See intellectual in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or pertaining to the intellect
appealing to the intellect
1. requiring or involving the intellect
2. inclined toward activities that involve the intellect
guided by the intellect rather than by feelings
having or showing a high degree of intellect; having superior reasoning powers

Origin: ME < LL intellectualis

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See intellectual in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Of or relating to the intellect.
b. Rational rather than emotional.
Appealing to or engaging the intellect: an intellectual book; an intellectual problem.
a. Having or showing intellect, especially to a high degree. See Synonyms at intelligent.
b. Given to activities or pursuits that require exercise of the intellect.

noun

An intellectual person.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French intellectuel

Origin: , from Late Latin intellēctuālis

Origin: , from Latin intellēctus, intellect; see intellect

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