intellect

//ˈɪntəlɛkt//
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Noun

intellectSingular
intellectsPlural
1

The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract matters.

She has a sharp intellect and can grasp complex concepts quickly.

2

A person's mental powers or capacity for rational thought.

She has a sharp intellect and can solve complex problems quickly.

3

A highly intelligent person or a person of great intellectual ability.

She is one of the greatest intellects of our time.